We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Sacramento State stacks up against peers offering chemistry.
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Sacramento State holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry. In particular, it placed #168 out of 390 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #29 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Sacramento handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State earn a median of $65,212 a year. This is above $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $27,749 in student loans. This is higher than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at California State University-Sacramento.