Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how RIT compares to other colleges that offer chemistry.
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RIT holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #197 out of 390 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
To complete a bachelor’s at RIT, chemistry students accumulate a median of $24,677 in student loans. This is below $27,308, the typical median for all majors at RIT.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,030 | $58,260 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at RIT are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at RIT were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the chemistry majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.