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 UCSB ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UCSB is in the top 1% of the country for chemistry students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UCSB. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,197 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $29,421 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 | $3,131 | $3,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,482 | $1,482 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,684 | $18,684 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,456 | $5,456 |
Learn more about UCSB tuition and fees.
The chemistry program at UCSB awarded 103 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UCSB 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 UCSB Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from UCSB. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 194 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 59 |
| Materials Sciences | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.