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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, UC Davis came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 8 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #23 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 Davis is $42,204. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
Of the 70 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from UC Davis in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were 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 | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UC Davis 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 Davis Online Learning page.
Of the 3 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Davis, about 33% were men and 67% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 97 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Other Physical Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.