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 UNR ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 77 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UNR. This makes it the #216 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #142 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNR is $39,614. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNR was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
Learn more about UNR tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UNR. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from UNR in 2021-2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 44 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.