by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCLA ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, UCLA came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 46 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UCLA. This makes it the #4 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 42 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #9 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 UCLA is $34,503. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCLA, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $14,137 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 University of California - Los Angeles.
The chemistry program at UCLA awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from UCLA. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 123 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 43 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 25 |
| Materials Sciences | 14 |
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