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Chemistry & biochem at Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University graduates about 21 chemistry & biochemistry majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 138th of 689 schools we score for chemistry & biochemistry, a strong program at 72 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 61 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 88% of the schools we've counted.

72/100Strong#138 of 689 for chemistry & biochemistry →
Graduates a year212% of the class
Courses in the catalog61more than 88% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$43,000
Research in the field$247Ka year, NSF
Admit rate89%whole school
SAT middle 50%1150–1330whole school

Around Saint Joseph's University

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Where chemistry & biochemistry happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Science Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 42 · Dorm 9 · Arts 2 · Chapel 2 · Athletics 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the chemistry & biochemistry ranking

  1. University of Southern California 72
  2. Clark University 72
  3. Ursinus College 72
  4. Hillsdale College 72
  5. Hobart and William Smith Colleges 72
  6. University of Illinois Chicago 71
  7. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 71
  8. Temple University 71

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Saint Joseph's 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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