Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Temple ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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Temple ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry. In particular, it placed #158 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 9 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Pennsylvania | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Pennsylvania | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 34 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 36 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 36 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 36 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 37 |
| College Major Best Value | 37 |
During the most recent reporting year, Temple University handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at Temple earn a median of $60,963 a year. This is lower than $68,379, the median for all majors at Temple.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Temple, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Temple.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,488 | $37,789 |
| Fees | $1,016 | $1,016 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Temple were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Temple were Non-Resident Alien. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at Temple are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple 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 | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Temple University.
This chemistry program at Temple offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forensic Chemistry | 2 |
Temple granted 2 degrees in forensic chemistry recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).