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, and more. We've also included details on how UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UT Knoxville. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% 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 - Knoxville with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from UT Knoxville. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 58 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
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