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. We've also included details on how Mizzou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Mizzou. This makes it the #250 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mizzou is $45,279. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
Learn more about Mizzou tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from Mizzou in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 30 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 29 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.