by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU among the top schools in the country for chemistry, coming in at #104 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 104 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 22 of 59 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
To complete a bachelor’s at GWU, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
Learn more about GWU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are Asian. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 6 |