by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Santa Cruz. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #26 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Santa Cruz among the top schools in the country for chemistry, coming in at #137 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 137 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in California | 26 of 50 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
UC Santa Cruz is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #26 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 26 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 31 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Santa Cruz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,368 a year. This is lower than $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, chemistry students accumulate a median of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 Santa Cruz are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Santa Cruz. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 13 |
