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, and more. In addition, we cover how CU - Boulder ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 51 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $616 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
Learn more about CU - Boulder tuition and fees.
The chemistry program at CU - Boulder awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Of the 9 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 155 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 68 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.