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 Rio Grande Valley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 224 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 227 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #22 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley is $22,913. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,637 | $17,707 |
| Fees | $1,830 | $1,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,662 | $9,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,766 | $3,766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Rio Grande Valley 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 Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 9 |