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. In addition, we cover how UofL ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofL was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 105 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UofL. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #121 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,842 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofL was $1,208 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UofL. About 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UofL 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 UofL Online Learning page.
The chemistry program at UofL awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Louisville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.