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. See how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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MSU is in the top 15% of the country for chemistry. Specifically, it ranked #313 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 10 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Michigan | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 11 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Michigan | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 35 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 |
| College Major Best Value | 37 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 50 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 51 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 51 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU report a median salary of $49,494 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $28,481 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Michigan State University.
The chemistry program at MSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Physics | 1 |
MSU conferred 1 degree in chemical physics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).