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 #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 83 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $41,275. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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Of the 65 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from U of U in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% 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 bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
U of U does not offer an online option for its chemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U of U Online Learning page.
Of the 10 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from U of U, about 80% were men and 20% 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, 70% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 58 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 51 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
| Other Physical Science | 5 |
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