by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UofSC. This makes it the #216 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC is $27,527. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $25,046 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from UofSC in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Other Physical Science | 4 |
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