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 UC Davis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UC Davis. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,205 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Davis, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $14,000 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - Davis.
For the most recent academic year available, 49% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 5 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UC Davis, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 90 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 43 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
| Other Physical Science | 1 |
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