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, and more. Also, learn how KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 86 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from KU in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Of the 5 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 24 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 12 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.