Doctor’s Degrees in Chemistry
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Education Levels of Chemistry Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,721 doctor's degrees were awarded to chemistry majors. This makes it the 11th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,721 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,246 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in chemistry is $66,646. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $60,492 to a high of $77,929.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for chemistry majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in chemistry. About 57.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,558 |
| Women | 1,163 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chemistry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 147 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 |
| White | 1,133 |
| International Students | 1,104 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 128 |
Most Popular Chemistry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 206 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Purdue University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 doctor's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at Purdue. Of these students, 41% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UC Berkeley. About 43% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 doctor's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 33% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 doctor's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at UW - Madison. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UCSD. Of these students, 37% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from U-M. Of these students, 52% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The chemistry program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 44 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The chemistry program at Northwestern University awarded 43 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Stanford University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from Stanford. About 31% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The chemistry program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 42 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UCLA. About 48% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 doctor's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 51% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 doctor's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at MIT. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,610 per year. The chemistry program at University of Akron Main Campus awarded 37 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 doctor's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at UChicago. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The chemistry program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 35 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 doctor's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at Michigan State. About 43% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 doctor's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at Georgia Tech. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The chemistry program at University of Florida awarded 33 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 doctor's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at USC. Of these students, 45% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to chemistry that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 1,752 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 734 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 170 |
| Materials Sciences | 144 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 125 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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