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 UNCW ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UNCW. This makes it the #10 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCW is $34,711. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
Graduates of the master's chemistry program at UNCW make a median salary of $52,551. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all chemistry graduates with a master's is $51,030.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCW, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $19,935 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 Wilmington.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UNCW. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from UNCW. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% 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 Wilmington with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Physics | 9 |
