by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UPRM stacks up against peers offering chemistry.
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UPRM holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry. In particular, it placed #329 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Puerto Rico.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UPRM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,485 a year. This is below $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UPRM, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $9,500 in student loans. This is higher than $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in chemistry from UPRM identified as women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at UPRM 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 Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at UPRM are Hispanic or Latino. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.