by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UH stacks up against peers offering chemistry.
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UH is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry. Specifically, it ranked #103 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Texas | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Texas | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH report a median salary of $66,725 a year. This is higher than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $12,000 in student loans. This is lower than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Asian. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in chemistry from UH identified as men.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at UH are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at UH are Non-Resident Alien. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at University of Houston.