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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 55 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 39 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 19 |
| Other Physical Science | 3 |
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