by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ole Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 115 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ole Miss is $35,132. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ole Miss paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $386 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,252 | $26,820 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,040 | $12,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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The chemistry program at Ole Miss awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Ole Miss 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 Ole Miss Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 14 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
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