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. In addition, we cover how UT Chattanooga ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Chattanooga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,316 a year. 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 UT Chattanooga, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,999 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 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from UT Chattanooga in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Physics | 7 |
