by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for chemistry, coming in at #133 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 133 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 17 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the New England Region | 16 of 29 |
Here is each degree level available for chemistry at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 10 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 15 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,345 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 20 |