by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WashU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU among the top schools in the country for chemistry, ranked #7 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 7 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Missouri | 1 of 9 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 28 |
Here is each degree level available for chemistry at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WashU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $17,360 in student loans. This is lower than $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Learn more about WashU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at WashU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 15 |