by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in chemistry at UC Santa Cruz. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 11 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Santa Cruz among the top schools in the country for chemistry, coming in at #133 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 133 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in California | 27 of 52 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz awarded 2 master’s degrees in chemistry.
UC Santa Cruz has not been ranked for chemistry at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were Asian. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz conferred 13 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
UC Santa Cruz is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UC Santa Cruz. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 38 |