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 Merced ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UC Merced. This makes it the #76 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #154 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Merced go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,944 a year. 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.
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 | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,293 | $20,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,011 | $5,011 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from UC Merced in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UC Merced 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 Merced Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from UC Merced in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - Merced.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 33 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |