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, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 62 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #76 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo chemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 51 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.