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 Cal Poly Pomona ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly Pomona was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 96 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Cal Poly Pomona. This makes it the #76 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,294 a year. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,697 | $1,697 |
| Books and Supplies | $995 | $995 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,330 | $16,330 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,041 | $4,041 |
Learn more about Cal Poly Pomona tuition and fees.
Of the 76 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Cal Poly Pomona in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly Pomona 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 Pomona Online Learning page.
Of the 10 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal Poly Pomona, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 42 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
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