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. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UGA. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #39 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 UGA is $31,893. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
Learn more about UGA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from UGA. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from UGA. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Physics | 26 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.