Chemistry Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Chemistry is offered at 1,185 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Chemistry. This degree is more popular with female students, and about90% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 (this page) | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,017 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,590 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,666 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,151 |
Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Chemistry of $61,499 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Chemistry students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 70.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chemistry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 10.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 40.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 20.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 10.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 10.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 10.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Chemistry Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,380 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Chemistry. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Chemistry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 255 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 218 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 209 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 195 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 180 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry. This school awarded 174 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chemistry. This school awarded 157 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry. This school awarded 151 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chemistry. This school awarded 136 undergraduate certificates 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.
Stony Brook University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chemistry. This school awarded 134 undergraduate certificates 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.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 123 undergraduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chemistry Focus Areas
| 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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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