Chemistry at Brigham Young University
If you are interested in studying Chemistry, consider the program at Brigham Young University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brigham Young University is in Provo, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 chemistry degrees were granted at Brigham Young University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Brigham Young University
Many students take online classes at Brigham Young University. Of 35,873 students, 898 (3%) studied exclusively online and 11,887 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Chemistry Rankings at Brigham Young University
Rankings can help you compare Brigham Young University’s Chemistry program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Utah | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #7 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #105 of 389 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Utah | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #7 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #105 of 389 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Chemistry graduates at Brigham Young University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at Brigham Young University are 34% women (14) and 66% men (27).
Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Brigham Young University
Among the 20 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at Brigham Young University, 45% were women (9) and 55% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University, below the national average of 40%.*
Chemistry Master’s Program at Brigham Young University
Of the 4 master’s chemistry graduates at Brigham Young University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University, lower than the national average of 26%.*
Chemistry Doctoral Program at Brigham Young University
Of the 17 doctoral chemistry graduates at Brigham Young University, 24% were women (4) and 76% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Brigham Young University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Brigham Young University, higher 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 Brigham Young University
The Chemistry program at Brigham Young University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 41 |
Top-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates
Those who complete Chemistry program at Brigham Young University work across a variety of fields. 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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