Below are the key facts about graduate study in chemistry at UC Berkeley. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 11 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for chemistry, placing at #14 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 14 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in California | 4 of 52 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemistry at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 68 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 6 master’s degrees in chemistry.
UC Berkeley is not yet ranked for chemistry at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Hispanic or Latino. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley conferred 68 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 135 |