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Chemistry at Montclair State University

If you plan to study Chemistry, take a look at what Montclair State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Montclair State University is in Montclair, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 chemistry degrees were awarded at Montclair State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Montclair State University

Many students take online classes at Montclair State University. Among 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) studied exclusively online and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Montclair State University

Rankings can help you compare Montclair State University’s Chemistry program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#3 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#4 of 10
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#16 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#76 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#104 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Montclair State University

Students who complete Montclair State University’s Chemistry program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$46,680

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemistry graduates from Montclair State University comes in at $23,600.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Chemistry graduates at Montclair State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at Montclair State University are 62% women (15) and 38% men (9).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Montclair State University

Among the 20 bachelor’s chemistry graduates at Montclair State University, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	4
Asian	4
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 70% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Montclair State University, higher than the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at Montclair State University

Among the 4 master’s chemistry degrees awarded at Montclair State 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 Montclair State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 25% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Montclair State University, lower than the national average of 26%.*

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

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Montclair State University

The Chemistry program at Montclair State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	24

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Graduates of the Chemistry program at Montclair State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.