Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at WUSTL was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 41 |
Best Chemistry Schools | 54 |
Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WUSTL. This makes it the #41 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
Learn more about WUSTL tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from WUSTL. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in chemistry.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 7 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 2 |
WUSTL does not offer an online option for its chemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WUSTL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from WUSTL. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in chemistry.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Washington University in St Louis.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Physics | 28 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
Materials Sciences | 4 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.