by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCLA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCLA as a strong choice for chemistry, placing at #45 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 45 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in California | 10 of 50 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemistry at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 67 |
| Doctoral | 38 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
UCLA holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 15 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 16 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCLA report a median salary of $80,282 a year. This is higher than $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCLA, chemistry students accumulate a median of $14,137 in student loans. This is below $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
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 | $1,973 | $1,973 |
Learn more about UCLA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 21 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCLA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 67 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 38 |
