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. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UH. 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 UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,259 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 UH, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $12,000 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 Houston.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from UH in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 102 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1 |
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