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Chemistry at Boston University

Chemistry at Boston University

If you are interested in studying Chemistry, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boston University is located in Boston, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 73 chemistry degrees were awarded at Boston University.

Studying Online at Boston University

Distance learning is available at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Boston University

These rankings give you a sense of how Boston University’s Chemistry program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #11 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #15 of 17
Best Value New England (Region) #17 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #25 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #273 of 390
Best Value Nationwide #328 of 389

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #11 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #15 of 17
Best Value New England (Region) #17 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #25 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #273 of 390
Best Value Nationwide #328 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Boston University

Those who finish Boston University’s Chemistry program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Chemistry at Boston University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,787
2 years $41,342

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemistry graduates from Boston University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Chemistry graduates at Boston University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at Boston University are 55% women (40) and 45% men (33).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Boston University

Among the 25 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at Boston University, 68% were women (17) and 32% were men (8).

Boston University gender breakdown of Chemistry Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 8
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at Boston University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, higher than the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at Boston University

Of the 24 master’s chemistry graduates at Boston University, 38% were women (9) and 62% were men (15).

Boston University gender breakdown of Chemistry Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at Boston University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Boston University, above the national average of 26%.*

Chemistry Doctoral Program at Boston University

Among the 24 doctoral chemistry degrees awarded at Boston University, 58% were women (14) and 42% were men (10).

Boston University gender breakdown of Chemistry Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
International (Nonresident) 12
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at Boston University

Minority students account for 8% of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, lower than the national average of 19%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Boston University

The Chemistry program at Boston University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemistry 70
Other Chemistry 3

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Graduates of the Chemistry program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Chemistry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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