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, and more. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UA. This makes it the #34 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UA. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 30 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.