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Chemistry & biochem at University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma graduates about 72 chemistry & biochemistry majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 115th of 689 schools we score for chemistry & biochemistry, a strong program at 75 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 45 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 67% of the schools we've counted. Research spending in the field runs about $9 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

75/100Strong#115 of 689 for chemistry & biochemistry →
Graduates a year722% of the class
Courses in the catalog45more than 67% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$31,000
Research in the field$9Ma year, NSF
Admit rate77%whole school
SAT middle 50%1130–1330whole school

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The Engineering Laboratory on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman
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Where chemistry & biochemistry happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Chemistry Building, Chemistry Annex, Physical Sciences Center, Old Science Hall, Noble Electon Microscopy Laboratory, Plant Sciences Greenhouse, Nuclear Engineering Laboratory, Engineering Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Aero Propulsion Laboratory.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 98 · Arts 6 · Dorm 5 · Athletics 4 · Dining 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the chemistry & biochemistry ranking

  1. University of Vermont 76
  2. St. Olaf College 76
  3. Franklin & Marshall College 76
  4. Marquette University 76
  5. Grinnell College 75
  6. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 75
  7. University of San Diego 75
  8. The College of New Jersey 75

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Oklahoma 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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