by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how U of Colorado stacks up against peers offering chemistry.
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U of Colorado ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry. In particular, it placed #123 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 3 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Colorado | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 6 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Colorado | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 15 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 15 |
| College Major Best Value | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Colorado Boulder conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
Learn more about U of Colorado tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 58% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at U of Colorado are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 U of Colorado were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the chemistry majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
The chemistry program at U of Colorado includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Physics | 2 |
U of Colorado conferred 2 completions in chemical physics in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).