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. Also, learn how UCONN 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, UCONN came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UCONN. This makes it the #76 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,230 a year. 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 UCONN, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $26,158 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at UCONN is $534 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UCONN. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UCONN. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 50 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
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