Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Maryland-College Park ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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University of Maryland-College Park is in the top 15% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Maryland | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-College Park handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland-College Park, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $21,238 in student loans. This is higher than $20,836, the typical median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 65% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
This chemistry program at University of Maryland-College Park includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Physics | 7 |
University of Maryland-College Park granted 7 completions in chemical physics in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (71%).