by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 49 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UofSC. This makes it the #216 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #52 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 UofSC is $39,018. 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 UofSC, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $38,476 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 UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
Learn more about UofSC tuition and fees.
Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from UofSC in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Of the 6 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UofSC, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Physics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.