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. Also, learn how UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, UC Irvine came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 9 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UC Irvine. This makes it the #15 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #42 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 Irvine is $43,766. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at UC Irvine is $257 per month.
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 | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UC Irvine. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from UC Irvine in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 121 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.