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Chemistry at Drexel University

If you plan to study Chemistry, take a look at what Drexel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Drexel University sits in Philadelphia, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 chemistry degrees were awarded at Drexel University.

Studying Online at Drexel University

Distance learning is available at Drexel University. Of 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) studied exclusively online and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Drexel University

Rankings can help you compare Drexel University’s Chemistry program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#12 of 19
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#15 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#37 of 59
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#52 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#185 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#376 of 389

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#12 of 19
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#15 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#37 of 59
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#52 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#185 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#376 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Drexel University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$44,664
2 years	$47,260
5 years	$88,515

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemistry graduates from Drexel University stands at $29,667.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Chemistry graduates at Drexel University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemistry graduates at Drexel University are 41% women (12) and 59% men (17).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Drexel University

Among the 17 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at Drexel University, 47% were women (8) and 53% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	5
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University, higher than the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Doctoral Program at Drexel University

Among the 12 doctoral chemistry graduates at Drexel University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 8% of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Drexel 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 Drexel University

This Chemistry program at Drexel University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	29

Best-Paid Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Students who finish Chemistry program at Drexel University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.