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 UNCW ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UNCW. This makes it the #10 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 UNCW is $44,473. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCW, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $30,725 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 UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UNCW. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNCW 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 UNCW Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's chemistry program at UNCW make a median salary of $63,856. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all chemistry graduates with a master's is $60,750.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from UNCW. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% 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 Wilmington with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| 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 North Carolina at Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 40 |
| Physics | 5 |