Chemistry B.A.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Students should be able to describe the structure and composition of matter.

2. Students should be able to plan, execute and properly document the synthesis and characterization of molecular substances including adherence to safety standards.

3. Students should be able to apply structural, thermodynamic, and mechanistic principles to the study and description of chemical systems, employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

4. Students should be able to apply modern instrumentation to the study of the properties of chemical systems.

5. Students should be able to effectively communicate chemical information in both a written and oral format.

CAREERS CHEMISTRY B.A. GRADUATES PURSUE

Analytical/Synthetic Chemist
Flavorist /Perfumiest
Forensic Scientist
Hazardous Waste Professional
Materials Scientist
Patent Agent
Pharmacologist
Teacher
Toxicologist
Water Chemist

SUCCESS RATES

84.3%

6-year graduation rate

4.06

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$90,587

10 years after graduation

$62,867

5 years after graduation

$34,326

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

76.8%

Working in New York

40.7%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State one year after graduation. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024 Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)