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 UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 128 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #91 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 UT Knoxville is $41,589. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
Learn more about UT Knoxville tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 49% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from UT Knoxville in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 50 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.