by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #16 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #76 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $15,259 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2020-2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 39 |
| Physics | 37 |
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