Master’s Degrees in Chemistry
Education Levels of Chemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,413 people earned their master's degree in chemistry. This earns it the #66 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 3,103 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,413 |
| Graduate Certificate | 49 |
Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in chemistry is $60,750. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $48,019 to a high of $68,330.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for chemistry students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in chemistry. About 50.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,221 |
| Women | 1,192 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chemistry master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 237 |
| Black or African American | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 234 |
| White | 1,085 |
| International Students | 642 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 128 |
Most Popular Chemistry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 323 colleges that offer a master’s degree in chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for chemistry students seekinga master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Ohio University - Athens Campus chemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,750.
University of Oregon comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UO. Of these students, 48% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at University of Oregon make a median salary of 60,750.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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, 43% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 60,750.
The 4th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master'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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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, 51% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 60,750.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in chemistry from U-M. Of these students, 54% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in chemistry from University of Akron Main Campus. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Data shows that University of Akron Main Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 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. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
The 8th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
Princeton University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Princeton. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Data shows that Princeton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
The 10th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at Cornell University make a median salary of 60,750.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UNCW. About 60% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at University of North Carolina at Wilmington make a median salary of 60,750.
The 12th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 52% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 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. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UPenn. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 60,750.
University of California - Irvine is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UC Irvine. Of these students, 56% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at University of California - Irvine make a median salary of 60,750.
The 15th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Johns Hopkins. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Johns Hopkins University chemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,750.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Columbia. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
Yale University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Yale. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at Yale University make a median salary of 60,750.
New York University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 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, 48% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at New York University make a median salary of 60,750.
The 20th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Georgia State University chemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,750.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to chemistry that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 2,152 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,612 |
| Materials Sciences | 279 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 258 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 253 |
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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