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 UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 46 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UNL. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #105 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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Of the 27 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNL, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from UNL in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 33 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 11 |
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