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 UMKC ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UMKC. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMKC is $39,725. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMKC, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $15,646 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,045.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $373 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
Learn more about UMKC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UMKC 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 UMKC Online Learning page.
The chemistry program at UMKC awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 16 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.