PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

2%

Two or more races:

3%

Asian:

20%

Black or African American:

6%

Hispanic or Latino:

13%

White:

56%

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

$55,100 / year

Overall Cost

$60,100 / year

FAQs

• What is the student and faculty profile?
  
  The department has about 250 graduate students (21% international) and 50 faculty members. The program is collaborative and diverse, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and innovative research.
• What are the English proficiency requirements for international students?
  
  A valid TOEFL score is required unless the applicant has a degree from an approved English-speaking institution. The minimum paper-based TOEFL score is 84.
• What is the application deadline and fee?
  
  The application deadline for Fall admission is December 1. The application fee is $90 for international applicants; U.S. citizens and permanent residents may qualify for a waiver.
• What are the main admission requirements?
  
  Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least one year of research experience outside of undergraduate coursework. Required materials include transcripts, an academic statement of purpose, a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and a CV/resume. GRE scores are not required or reviewed.
• What is the typical duration and structure of the PhD program?
  
  The average time to degree is 5.1 years. The program begins with two semesters of coursework and research rotations, followed by full-time research in a chosen lab. Students continue with dissertation research, seminars, and must pass a candidacy exam before focusing on their thesis and defense.