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. In addition, we cover how University of Oklahoma ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Oklahoma was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 107 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from University of Oklahoma. This makes it the #30 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Oklahoma go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,419 a year. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Oklahoma was $738 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $169 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,070 | $22,140 |
| Fees | $4,525 | $4,525 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,310 | $13,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,781 | $6,781 |
Learn more about University of Oklahoma tuition and fees.
Of the 59 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from University of Oklahoma in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Oklahoma are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
University of Oklahoma 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 University of Oklahoma Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from University of Oklahoma in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 87 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 36 |
| Physics | 19 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.