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 UNCA ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UNCA was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #10 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Asheville handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCA is $24,923. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCA, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $12,825 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 North Carolina at Asheville.
Of the 17 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNCA, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Asheville with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
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