Doctor’s Degrees in General Chemistry
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Education Levels of Chemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,097 people earned their doctor's degree in chemistry. This earns it the #11 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,097 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,207 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for chemistry students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in chemistry. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,822 |
| Women | 1,275 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chemistry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 187 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 155 |
| White | 1,286 |
| International Students | 1,254 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 158 |
Most Popular Chemistry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 197 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for chemistry students seekinga doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from Purdue. About 33% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UC Berkeley. About 28% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from Texas A&M College Station. About 36% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - San Diego is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UCSD. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UW - Madison. About 42% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UIUC. About 46% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from Northwestern. About 52% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UCLA. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from U-M. Of these students, 34% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UW Seattle. About 47% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from Stanford. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from MIT. Of these students, 40% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 28% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UChicago. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from Michigan State. About 57% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UMN Twin Cities. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UF. About 45% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from Georgia Tech. About 52% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from USC. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in chemistry from UPenn.
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*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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