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. Also, learn how UF ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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UF was ranked #30 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 #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 30 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 170 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UF. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 33 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #18 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 UF is $25,418. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $29,106 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
Learn more about UF tuition and fees.
The chemistry program at UF awarded 170 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from UF in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 69 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
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