by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #7 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 35 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,451 a year. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $42,492 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,045.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at UMN Twin Cities is $511 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 68 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from UMN Twin Cities in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMN Twin Cities does not offer an online option for its chemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from UMN Twin Cities. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.