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. In addition, we cover how UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UAB. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #180 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $22,839. 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 UAB, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from UAB in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 17 |
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