by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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VCU is in the top 15% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #215 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 45 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 45 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 45 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 68 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 69 |
| College Major Best Value | 69 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 91 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,628 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VCU, chemistry students accumulate a median of $21,872 in student loans. This is below $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at VCU 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 Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the chemistry majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.