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. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #60 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 Virginia Tech is $38,346. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $26,497 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 Virginia Tech.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 62 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 42 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Other Physical Science | 20 |
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