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 #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Valpo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,548 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Valpo, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Valparaiso University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Valpo. About 35% were men and 65% 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, 65% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 18 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
| Physics | 3 |
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