by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Santa Cruz ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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UC Santa Cruz was ranked #34 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 34 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #76 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 UC Santa Cruz is $39,700. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
Learn more about UC Santa Cruz tuition and fees.
Of the 54 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from UC Santa Cruz in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from UC Santa Cruz. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 61 |
| Physics | 61 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
| General Physical Sciences | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.