by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UC Berkeley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, UC Berkeley came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 6 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 53 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #2 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 UC Berkeley is $59,576. 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 UC Berkeley, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $58,415 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,045 for all chemistry majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 126 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UC Berkeley. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from UC Berkeley in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Berkeley are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 152 |
| Materials Sciences | 101 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 56 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.