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 UCSD 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, UCSD 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.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 311 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 259 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 52 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UCSD. This makes it the #3 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 49 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #5 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 UCSD is $38,643. This is higher than $37,104, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSD, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $16,100 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 $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - San Diego.
The chemistry program at UCSD awarded 311 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 128 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from UCSD. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 82 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 75 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 18 |
| Other Physical Science | 11 |
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