by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Merced. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #25 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Merced highly for chemistry, ranked #128 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 128 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in California | 25 of 50 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemistry at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Merced handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
UC Merced ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #25 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 25 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 30 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Merced earn a median of $56,584 a year. This is below $62,823, the median for all majors at UC Merced.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Merced, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is lower than $18,613, the typical median for all majors at UC Merced.
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 | $2,393 | $2,393 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 63% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Merced were Hispanic or Latino. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Merced. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
