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Master’s Degrees in General Chemistry

2,207 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 312 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in chemistry. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 25.2% of chemistry graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,207 people earned their master's degree in chemistry. This makes it the 82nd most popular master'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 3,097
Master’s Degree 2,207
Graduate Certificate 23

Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for chemistry majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in chemistry. About 51.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,146
Women 1,061
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The racial-ethnic distribution of chemistry master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 176
Black or African American 93
Hispanic or Latino 222
White 1,048
International Students 557
Other Races/Ethnicities 111
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There are 312 colleges that offer a master’s degree in chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

57 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio University - Athens Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in chemistry from OHIO Athens. About 60% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
54 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UO. About 42% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
52 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. 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, 52 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UCSD. Of these students, 53% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
46 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. 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, 46 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UCLA. Of these students, 44% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
42 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 42 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 49% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
41 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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, 41 people received their master's degree in chemistry from U-M. Of these students, 54% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
40 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Chicago is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 40 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UChicago. Of these students, 40% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
38 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Princeton University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Princeton. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#9

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
36 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Cornell. Of these students, 34% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
36 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UNCW. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#11

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
33 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Florida State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

#12

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
31 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master'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, 31 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UW - Madison. Of these students, 47% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
30 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UPenn. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

29 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Columbia. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
28 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Yale University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Yale. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#16

New York University

New York, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in chemistry from NYU. Of these students, 21% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
26 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Georgia State. About 43% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
26 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Villanova University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Villanova. Of these students, 67% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
25 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 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, 25 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UC Irvine. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

25 Yearly Graduations
61% Women

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 61% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to chemistry that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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