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. Also, learn how UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, UCONN came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 12 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UCONN. This makes it the #76 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #29 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 UCONN is $52,216. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at UCONN is $534 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCONN was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
Learn more about UCONN tuition and fees.
Of the 37 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCONN, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
The chemistry program at UCONN awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| 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 Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 34 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.