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. Also, learn how UCSB ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, UCSB came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UCSB. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #36 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 UCSB is $40,310. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $15,805 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 - Santa Barbara.
Of the 100 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from UCSB in 2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 199 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
| Materials Sciences | 22 |
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