by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Northeastern University compares to other colleges that offer chemistry.
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Northeastern University is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #99 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University earn a median of $88,634 a year. This is lower than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is below $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Find out more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 48% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at Northeastern University.