by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UPRM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UPRM among the top schools in the country for chemistry, coming in at #363 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 363 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 2 of 7 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 2 of 2 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemistry at UPRM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
UPRM is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 329 |
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UPRM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,485 a year. This is below $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UPRM, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $9,500 in student loans. This is higher than $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
Learn more about UPRM tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UPRM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 8 |
