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Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin

124 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
25 Doctor's Degrees
The Chemistry major is part of the physical sciences program at The University of Texas at Austin.

We'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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Chemistry Degrees Available at UT Austin

UT Austin Chemistry Rankings

UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry 7
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Chemistry 13
Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry 14
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Chemistry Graduates 15
Best Chemistry Schools 17
Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools 19
Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (With Aid) 24
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Chemistry Graduates 24
Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools 26
Best Value Colleges for Chemistry (With Aid) 29
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (With Aid) 29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (With Aid) 35
Highest Paid Chemistry Graduates 41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $0-$30k) 41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $48-$75k) 41
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Chemistry Graduates 43
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $48-$75k) 43
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $30-$48k) 43
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income Over $110k) 44
Best Value Colleges for Chemistry (Income $48-$75k) 46
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $0-$30k) 46
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $0-$30k) 46
Best Value Colleges for Chemistry (Income $0-$30k) 47
Best Value Colleges for Chemistry (Income $30-$48k) 48
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $30-$48k) 48
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $30-$48k) 49
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income Over $110k) 50
Best Value Colleges for Chemistry (Income Over $110k) 55
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $48-$75k) 55
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $75-$110k) 58
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income Over $110k) 67
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $75-$110k) 70
Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 73
Best Value Colleges for Chemistry (Income $75-$110k) 75
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $75-$110k) 77
Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 84
Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 87
Best Value Colleges for Chemistry 121
Best Chemistry Colleges for Veterans 128
Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 131
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry 150

Popularity of Chemistry at UT Austin

During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Chemistry Graduates from UT Austin Make?

$40,785 Bachelor's Median Salary
$71,736 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Chemistry Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,785 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.

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Salary of Chemistry Graduates with a Master's Degree

Chemistry majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Austin make a median salary of $71,736 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all chemistry graduates with a master's is $51,030.

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How Much Student Debt Do Chemistry Graduates from UT Austin Have?

$18,500 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Chemistry Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $18,500 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 $24,000.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at UT Austin is $313 per month.

UT Austin Chemistry Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at The University of Texas at Austin.

UT Austin Chemistry Bachelor’s Program

Of the 124 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UT Austin, about 44% were men and 56% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 34
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 20
White 47
Non-Resident Aliens 14
Other Races 4

UT Austin Chemistry Master’s Program

Of the 3 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UT Austin, about 67% were men and 33% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physics 111
Geological & Earth Sciences 54
Astronomy & Astrophysics 34

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