by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how FAU compares to other colleges that offer chemistry.
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FAU ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry. In particular, it placed #357 out of 390 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Florida.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU report a median salary of $38,316 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAU, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are Hispanic or Latino. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at FAU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Florida Atlantic University.