by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from CSULB. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSULB is $32,996. This is less than $37,104, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSULB, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $15,680 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 State University - Long Beach.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from CSULB. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
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