by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 120 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UofM. This makes it the #25 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #189 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,881 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 UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $355 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from UofM in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from UofM. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis 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 | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Physics | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.