Proportion of US students taking chemistry fails to keep pace with other science disciplines
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Rebecca Trager2025-08-28T14:49:00
Across Stem fields, chemistry had by far the lowest percentage increase in bachelor’s and PhD attainment between 1997 and 2023, data reveals
While more US students than ever before are studying science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) degrees, the proportion choosing chemistry is falling, according to new analysis by former American Chemical Society president Donna Nelson.