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. We've also included details on how University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from University of Arizona. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Arizona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,013 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Arizona was $1,544 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $825 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about University of Arizona tuition and fees.
Of the 29 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Arizona, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 159 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 93 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 50 |
| Materials Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.