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Chemistry at University of Colorado Boulder

If you plan to study Chemistry, take a look at what University of Colorado Boulder. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Colorado Boulder sits in Boulder, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 chemistry degrees were granted at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Colorado Boulder

Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Boulder’s Chemistry program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#4 of 7
Best Value	Colorado	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#8 of 16
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#15 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#170 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#279 of 389

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#4 of 7
Best Value	Colorado	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#8 of 16
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#15 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#170 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#279 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Those who finish University of Colorado Boulder’s Chemistry program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$46,181
2 years	$53,390

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Chemistry graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 42% women (20) and 58% men (28).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 24 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 42% were women (10) and 58% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 29% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 5 master’s chemistry degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 80% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Chemistry Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 19 doctoral chemistry degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 47% were women (9) and 53% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, above the national average of 19%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at University of Colorado Boulder

This Chemistry program at University of Colorado Boulder breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	46
Chemical Physics	2

Best-Paid Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Students who finish Chemistry program at University of Colorado Boulder work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Chemistry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.