by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Rochester ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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University of Rochester is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from University of Rochester. This makes it the #25 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Rochester was $1,970 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,150 | $63,150 |
| Fees | $1,198 | $1,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,924 | $18,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,380 | $1,380 |
Learn more about University of Rochester tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Rochester are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the University of Rochester chemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Rochester Online Learning page.
Of the 23 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Rochester, about 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Rochester.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 110 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.