PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Black or African American:

7%

Asian:

21%

Hispanic or Latino:

23%

White:

48%

Two or more races:

2%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Abbott Laboratories

Eli Lilly and Company

Pfizer

AstraZeneca

GlaxoSmithKline

Roche

Novartis

AbbVie

Sanofi

Dow Chemical

Mitsubishi Chemical

Fees and Funding

Overall Cost

$15,000 / year

FAQs

• What are the career prospects for graduates?
  
  Graduates pursue careers in academia, government laboratories, and the chemical industry. The program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in research, teaching, and industry.
• What financial support is available for PhD students?
  
  PhD students receive a 12-month assistantship stipend of $29,400, and tuition and mandatory fees are paid for at least 5 years for students in good standing. Additional fellowships are available, and domestic applicants may have the application fee waived.
• What are the admission requirements?
  
  Applicants should have a strong academic background in chemistry or a related field. GRE scores are not required. Required documents include a statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and a CV. International students must provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 7).
• What are the main research areas?
  
  PhD students can pursue research across the broad field of chemistry, including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, and surface chemistry. The program emphasizes both fundamental and advanced research.
• What is the duration and structure of the PhD program?
  
  The PhD in Chemistry is a full-time program typically completed in 5 years (60 months). Students must complete 96 credit hours beyond a bachelor’s degree or 64 hours beyond a master’s. The curriculum includes foundational and advanced coursework, comprehensive research, and communication skill development.