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 VCU ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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VCU was ranked #31 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 #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 31 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $38,571. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at VCU is $349 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from VCU. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from VCU in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.