by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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UCLA is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. Specifically, it ranked #59 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCLA report a median salary of $80,282 a year. This is higher than $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCLA, chemistry students accumulate a median of $14,137 in student loans. This is below $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at UCLA are Non-Resident Alien. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at UCLA are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at University of California-Los Angeles.