Chemistry Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,185 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Chemistry. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.2% of Chemistry graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Chemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 19,434 people earned theirChemistry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Chemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,017 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 12,590 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,666 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,151 |
Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Chemistry of $61,499 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,286 |
| 4 years | $61,499 |
| 5 years | $72,069 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 55.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,592 |
| Women | 6,998 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chemistry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,580 | 52.3% |
| Asian | 1,737 | 13.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,877 | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 845 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 578 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 272 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 651 | 5.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Chemistry Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,380 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Chemistry students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of California-San Diego. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemistry. This school awarded 218 bachelor's degrees in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 209 bachelor's degrees in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 186 bachelor's degrees in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 180 bachelor's degrees in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemistry. This school awarded 168 bachelor's degrees in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemistry. This school awarded 140 bachelor's degrees in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chemistry Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry, General | 18,323 |
| Chemistry, Other | 540 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 367 |
| Polymer Chemistry | 83 |
| Chemical Physics | 41 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Chemistry that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1,341 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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