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. In addition, we cover how UCLA ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, UCLA came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UCLA. This makes it the #4 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 42 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #9 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 UCLA is $42,358. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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Of the 58 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from UCLA in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from UCLA. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 119 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 47 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 47 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.