Chemistry at University of Kansas
Every chemistry school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the chemistry program at University of Kansas stacks up to those at other schools.KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and approximately 26,744 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Chemistry section at the bottom of this page.
KU Chemistry Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
- Master’s Degree in Chemistry
KU Chemistry Rankings
Chemistry Student Demographics at KU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Kansas.
KU Chemistry Master’s Program

Of the students who received a chemistry master's degree from KU, 75% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in chemistry.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 3 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Chemistry
Chemistry majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Kansas. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Chemistry | 13 |
Related Majors
Careers That Chemistry Grads May Go Into
A degree in chemistry can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KS, the home state for University of Kansas.
Occupation | Jobs in KS | Average Salary in KS |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 11,660 | $51,490 |
Chemists | 660 | $77,600 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 470 | $76,780 |
Forensic Science Technicians | 330 | $50,860 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 250 | $127,440 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Arnhem under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.