by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 18 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 174 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #41 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #12 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 UNC Chapel Hill is $32,516. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $35,955 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Chapel Hill was $1,557 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 139 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UNC Chapel Hill. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 59 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.