by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UD compares to other colleges that offer chemistry.
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UD is in the top 15% of the country for chemistry. In particular, it placed #89 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Delaware awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UD report a median salary of $67,828 a year. This is below $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UD, chemistry students accumulate a median of $24,893 in student loans. This is above $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UD were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 88% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at UD are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 64% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at UD were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at University of Delaware.