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. We've also included details on how UO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UO. This makes it the #2 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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Of the 26 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UO, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
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