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. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UH. 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 UH is $50,717. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from UH in 2021-2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from UH. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 72 |
| Physics | 37 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.