Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how The U compares to other colleges that offer chemistry.
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The U ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry. In particular, it placed #132 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 3 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Utah | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 5 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Utah | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 6 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The U earn a median of $61,624 a year. This is lower than $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
To complete a bachelor’s at The U, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $18,375 in student loans. This is below $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at The U were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 78% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at The U were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at The U are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at University of Utah.