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 University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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University of Virginia is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from University of Virginia. This makes it the #27 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,599 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from University of Virginia. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
University of Virginia 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 Virginia Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from University of Virginia in 2021-2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 71 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 29 |
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