by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of South Carolina-Columbia stacks up against peers offering chemistry.
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University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry. Specifically, it ranked #207 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in South Carolina | 4 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 4 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in South Carolina | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 40 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 86 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 87 |
| College Major Best Value | 87 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia report a median salary of $55,534 a year. This is below $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of South Carolina-Columbia, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $25,046 in student loans. This is higher than $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Read more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 34% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 65% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.