Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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MSU ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry. Specifically, it ranked #284 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in chemistry from MSU identified as women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 83% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Montana State University.