by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal Poly. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly as a strong choice for chemistry, ranked #25 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 25 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in California | 5 of 50 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemistry at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Cal Poly ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $15,259 in student loans. This is below $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
Find out more about Cal Poly tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal Poly. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 10 |