by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for chemistry, placing at #21 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 21 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in California | 4 of 50 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemistry at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 68 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley conferred 135 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
UC Berkeley ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley earn a median of $86,214 a year. This is below $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $11,172 in student loans. This is below $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Asian. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Berkeley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 68 |
