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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Valpo ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Valpo was ranked #206 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #8 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 201 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 206 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Valpo is $37,526. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Valpo paid an average of $1,840 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,136 | $45,136 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,306 | $13,306 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Valpo in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Valpo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Valpo 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 Valpo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Valparaiso University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 11 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.