by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCI UC Irvine. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCI UC Irvine highly for chemistry, coming in at #40 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 40 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in California | 8 of 50 |
The following degree levels are available for chemistry at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 37 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Irvine handed out 135 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
UCI UC Irvine is in the top 15% of the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 8 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCI UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,524 a year. This is higher than $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCI UC Irvine, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $13,276 in student loans. This is lower than $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
Learn more about UCI UC Irvine tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Asian. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCI UC Irvine. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 37 |
