by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 101 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from CSULB. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,553 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,660 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 | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
Of the 39 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CSULB, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 89% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 55 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.