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. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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Pitt was ranked #29 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 29 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Pitt. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #29 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 Pitt is $43,571. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $62,485 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,045 for all chemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at Pitt is $737 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $839 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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Of the 57 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Pitt in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
The chemistry program at Pitt awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 91 |
| Physics | 45 |
| General Physical Sciences | 10 |
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