by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SDSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 57 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from SDSU. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #107 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $43,603. 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.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from SDSU. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from SDSU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
| Physics | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.