by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Missouri-Columbia compares to other colleges that offer chemistry.
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University of Missouri-Columbia ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #70 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 7 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Missouri | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 16 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Plains States Region | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,660 a year. This is higher than $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
Learn more about University of Missouri-Columbia tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are Non-Resident Alien. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the chemistry majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.