by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 54 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UO. This makes it the #2 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UO is $35,040. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
Graduates of the master's chemistry program at UO make a median salary of $67,269. 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 UO, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $19,834 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 Oregon.
Of the 19 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UO, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 54 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from UO in 2020-2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
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