PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

5%

California:

20%

Texas:

15%

Florida:

5%

New York:

10%

Arizona:

45%

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

Tuition Fees

$23,400 / year

Overall Cost

$38,400 / year

FAQs

• What types of financial support are available?
  
  Financial support may include graduate assistantships, tuition waivers, scholarships, health care benefits, and institutional loans for eligible students.
• What are some example courses in the program?
  
  Courses include Analytical Spectrometry, Analytical Separations, Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Electroanalytical Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Organometallic Compounds, and Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry.
• What is the program structure and duration?
  
  The PhD is a full-time, research-focused degree typically completed in 60 months (5 years). Coursework is tailored to individual interests and research needs, followed by original laboratory research leading to a dissertation.
• What are the primary research and coursework areas?
  
  Students can focus on Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Chemical Education. Interdisciplinary options include biological chemistry, chemical physics, materials science, optical sciences, polymer sciences, surface sciences, and astrochemistry.
• What are the main admission requirements?
  
  A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is typically required for admission. Applicants must submit a brief Statement of Purpose outlining research experience, goals, and teaching background, as well as three letters of recommendation. Proof of English proficiency (such as TOEFL or IELTS) is required for non-native speakers.