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 #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 346 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 311 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $45,310. This is higher than $42,660, 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 $27,753 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.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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The chemistry program at UCSD awarded 346 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% 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 | 149 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Online degrees for the UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
The chemistry program at UCSD awarded 51 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% 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 master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 87 |
| Physics | 71 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 15 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
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