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 Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #18 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 156 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 160 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Cal State LA. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal State LA is $44,944. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Cal State LA 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 State LA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from Cal State LA. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 27 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.