Online Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Arts in chemistry provides you with the opportunity to combine your passion for chemistry with your career goals. You’ll gain a fundamental understanding of organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills beneficial for a wide range of career paths and advanced degree programs.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 01/13/2025


Total classes:

Total classes: 40

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 120

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What can you do with a chemistry degree?

An online chemistry degree provides a foundation of knowledge applicable to a variety of career paths, such as forensics, environmental sciences, teaching and more.

Grounded in physical science, this liberal arts degree complements a range of other interests and may be a good option for those looking to earn an additional degree. For example, chemistry can be combined with law for patent work, with economics for sales and marketing careers and with computer science for careers in bioinformatics and computational chemistry. Additionally, this degree is often pursued by those who are interested in teaching science at K-12 levels.

If you’re looking to pursue a scientific research career, you should consider ASU Online's Bachelor of Science in biochemistry instead. Those looking to pursue a career in health care should consider the Bachelor of Science in medicinal chemistry. For more information about pre-health education and ASU’s tailored pre-health advisor program, please visit our pre-health website.

The skills you’ll gain from a BA in chemistry

Both the lectures and lab courses in this online chemistry degree equip you with problem solving and critical thinking skills that are beneficial for nearly any career path you choose.

Upon graduation, you’ll be well-versed in specialized chemistry knowledge and competencies, such as:

  • Compound analysis.
  • Laboratory experiment procedures.
  • Material structure and composition.
  • Nanoscience.
  • Scientific language and citations.
  • Substance analysis at the molecular level.
  • Synthesizing materials.
  • Toxicology processes.

Gain hands-on experience with our in-person chemistry labs

In this program, you’ll attend both online and in-person lab courses. Organic chemistry lab courses include a seven-day, in-person component while biochemistry lab courses include a five-day, in-person component. These in-person labs take place in the summer and provide you with valuable laboratory experience needed to pursue a variety of careers in the field of chemistry.

Featuring eScience lab kits, which will be delivered to your home, these lab courses equip you with important technical laboratory skills and develop your ability to work in teams in a lab setting. After conducting your experiments, you’ll analyze and document your work using scientific language and citations.

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Will my diploma say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

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Online chemistry courses

You’ll gain a breadth of chemistry knowledge by taking organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry courses, as well as in-person organic chemistry and analytical chemistry labs. These on-campus labs provide essential hands-on skills which will set you apart from graduates of other online chemistry programs.

Note: While many labs are available online, you must attend in-person lab courses for organic chemistry and biochemistry. These two-week labs take place in the summer.


The jobs a bachelor’s in chemistry prepares you for

This online chemistry degree prepares you for careers that often require skills and knowledge related to analysis of substances at the molecular level, such as roles in environmental sciences, forensics, toxicology and more. This degree is also useful for those looking to teach K-12 education. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Chemical Technician


Growth: 3.2 %
Salary: $50,840

Chemist


Growth: 6.2 %
Salary: $80,670

Crime Scene Investigator


Growth: 12.6 %
Salary: $63,740

High School Teacher


Growth: 1.0 %
Salary: $62,360

Hydrogeologist


Growth: 4.8 %
Salary: $144,440

Materials Scientist


Growth: 5.1 %
Salary: $104,380

Medical Doctor (MD)


Growth: 2.5 %
Salary: $214,460

Pharmacist


Growth: 2.6 %
Salary: $132,750

Soil Scientist


Growth: 4.7 %
Salary: $65,730

Build a foundation in chemistry from renowned faculty

From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:

  • Air Force Young Investigator Awardees.
  • Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship winners.
  • Endowed Chairs.
  • National Science Foundation / Department of Energy Career Awardees.
  • Regent's Professors and two President's Professors, the most of any academic unit in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Build a foundation in chemistry from renowned faculty

From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:

  • Air Force Young Investigator Awardees.
  • Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship winners.
  • Endowed Chairs.
  • National Science Foundation / Department of Energy Career Awardees.
  • Regent's Professors and two President's Professors, the most of any academic unit in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

How to apply

I am a future

You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.

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Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.

*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.

Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.

*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.

The largest and most diverse college at ASU

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. We inspire students to become socially aware critical thinkers and global citizens.

25,500+


currently enrolled students.

$170


million in research expenditures in 2022.

23


interdisciplinary schools and departments.

100+


undergraduate degrees.

Tuition calculator

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Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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