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 Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #22 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Cal State LA. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,960 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State LA, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $11,000 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 - Los Angeles.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Cal State LA. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from Cal State LA in 2020-2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Physics | 15 |
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