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Chemistry at Rutgers University-Newark

If you plan to study Chemistry, you may want to check out the program at Rutgers University-Newark. Get started with the following essential facts.

Rutgers University-Newark sits in Newark, NJ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 chemistry graduations were recorded at Rutgers University-Newark.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-Newark

Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-Newark. Of 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Chemistry program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#6 of 10
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#22 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#125 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#244 of 389

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#6 of 10
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#22 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#125 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#244 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

Graduates of Rutgers University-Newark’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	$37,840
2 years	$41,441
3 years	$49,951
4 years	$73,289
5 years	$76,056

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Chemistry graduates from Rutgers University-Newark take home a median $73,289, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemistry graduates from Rutgers University-Newark is $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Chemistry graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 59% women (13) and 41% men (9).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Among the 19 bachelor’s chemistry graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, 63% were women (12) and 37% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 58% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, above the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Among the 1 master’s chemistry degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 100% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Chemistry Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Among the 2 doctoral chemistry graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Rutgers University-Newark

This Chemistry program at Rutgers University-Newark offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	22

Best-Paid Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete Chemistry program at Rutgers University-Newark work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Chemistry majors, 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.