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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, UCSD came in at #11. 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 71 bachelor's degrees in general chemistry. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 54 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 #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - San Diego.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UCSD. About 51% were men and 49% were 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 | 18 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UCSD. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
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 |
|---|---|
| Other Chemistry | 240 |
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