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. We've also included details on how UPR Mayaguez ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Mayaguez was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 238 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 243 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UPR Mayaguez. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #168 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPR Mayaguez go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $16,465 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 UPR Mayaguez was $157 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UPR Mayaguez. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UPR Mayaguez 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 UPR Mayaguez Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from UPR Mayaguez. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 22 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Materials Sciences | 5 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3 |
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