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Chemistry & biochem at Ball State University

Ball State University graduates about 17 chemistry & biochemistry majors a year. That puts it 497th of 689 schools we score for chemistry & biochemistry, a light program at 37 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 37 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 42% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $64,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

37/100Light#497 of 689 for chemistry & biochemistry →
Graduates a year17under 1% of the class
Courses in the catalog37more than 42% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$64,0000.98× the same major nationally
Research in the field$697Ka year, NSF
Admit rate86%whole school
SAT middle 50%1090–1260whole school

Around Ball State University

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Bracken Library, BSU
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Where chemistry & biochemistry happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Cooper Science, Foundational Sciences.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 41 · Dorm 15 · Athletics 13 · Student housing 12 · Arts 4 · Offices 3.

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Nearby in the chemistry & biochemistry ranking

  1. California State University–San Bernardino 37
  2. Coastal Carolina University 37
  3. East Tennessee State University 37
  4. University of Northern Colorado 37
  5. Northern Kentucky University 37
  6. University of Indianapolis 37
  7. Kean University 37
  8. Gannon University 37

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Ball State University with every school we score in chemistry & biochemistry. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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