by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Virginia UVa UVA ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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University of Virginia UVa UVA is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. In particular, it placed #76 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Value Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus handed out 131 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Virginia UVa UVA report a median salary of $61,344 a year. This is below $96,792, the median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Virginia UVa UVA, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $19,425 in student loans. This is above $18,623, the typical median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,010 | $57,261 |
| Fees | $3,646 | $4,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Among recent graduates, 64% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the chemistry majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus.