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 UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 16 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UT Austin. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,383 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $31,438 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at UT Austin is $313 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 114 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Austin, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from UT Austin. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 130 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 79 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.