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. In addition, we cover how UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 169 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UAB. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #180 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 UAB is $33,931. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
Learn more about UAB tuition and fees.
Of the 52 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAB, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from UAB. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 25 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.