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. Also, learn how UAlbany ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 113 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UAlbany. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #96 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAlbany go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,276 a year. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAlbany, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $32,379 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,045.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Learn more about UAlbany tuition and fees.
The chemistry program at UAlbany awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAlbany are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UAlbany 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 UAlbany Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from UAlbany. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 36 |
| Physics | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.