by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCSB UC Santa Barbara as a strong choice for chemistry, placing at #33 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 33 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in California | 6 of 50 |
The following degree levels are available for chemistry at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara handed out 75 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 6 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara earn a median of $64,903 a year. This is lower than $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $15,805 in student loans. This is higher than $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
Learn more about UCSB UC Santa Barbara tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 49% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. About 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 25 |
