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. We've also included details on how University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from University of Arizona. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Arizona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,057 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 University of Arizona, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,245 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 Arizona.
Of the 42 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from University of Arizona, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from University of Arizona 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 Arizona with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 162 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 72 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 44 |
| Materials Sciences | 27 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
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