Chemistry, General

STEM • Physical Sciences

What is it about?

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Numbers at a glance

27th
Popular nationwide
9
Search Rank on O's List
1,054
Colleges offer it
13,846
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
6,866
Women
6,980

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O's Insights on Chemistry, General

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 71% of graduates come from public universities.

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