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 U of I ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 163 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 165 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 59% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from U of I. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #168 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,664 a year. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $389 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Physics | 13 |
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