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 UCR ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UCR. This makes it the #91 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #39 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 UCR is $39,676. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCR, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $30,398 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 $44,045.
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 | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
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Of the 53 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCR, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCR 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 UCR Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from UCR in 2021-2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 63 |
| Materials Sciences | 28 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.