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Bachelor's Degree in General Chemistry

Bachelor’s Degrees in General Chemistry

12,359 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 1,159 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in chemistry. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 39% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.2% of chemistry graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,359 people earned their bachelor's degree in chemistry. This makes it the 30th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chemistry at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 12,359
Doctor’s Degree 2,977
Master’s Degree 2,285
Associate Degree 1,039
Basic Certificate 97
Graduate Certificate 42
Undergraduate Certificate 10

Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in chemistry. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,619
Women 6,740
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The racial-ethnic distribution of chemistry bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,582
Black or African American 887
Hispanic or Latino 1,777
White 6,486
International Students 763
Other Races/Ethnicities 864
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There are 1,159 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
174 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for chemistry students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from UNC Chapel Hill. About 57% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
141 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from UF. Of these students, 58% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

139 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from UIUC. About 50% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Hunter College

New York, New York
132 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hunter College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from Hunter. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#5

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
125 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Irvine is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from UC Irvine. About 41% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

124 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from UT Austin. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
116 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from University of Virginia. About 51% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
113 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemistry. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from UC Berkeley. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#9

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
112 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from VCU. About 52% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

110 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from FIU. About 62% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
109 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 49% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
93 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Utah comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from U of U. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

#13

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
92 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from SDSU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#13

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
92 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from Georgia State. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#15

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
91 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from Purdue. Of these students, 45% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
90 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Missouri - Kansas City comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from UMKC. About 69% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
90 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from UCSB. Of these students, 52% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
77 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Emory University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from Emory. About 48% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
76 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from UC Santa Cruz. About 52% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
75 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in chemistry from ECU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to chemistry that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Chemistry 514
Forensic Chemistry 306
Chemical Physics 37
Analytical Chemistry 13
Environmental Chemistry 10

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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