Here, 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 U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from U of U. This makes it the #91 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #48 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 U of U is $36,731. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of U, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $18,375 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 Utah.
Of the 93 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from U of U, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in chemistry.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 15 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
White | 59 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 2 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from U of U in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in chemistry.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Physics | 55 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 39 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 19 |
Other Physical Science | 3 |
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