by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 176 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 180 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 75% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from CWU. This makes it the #216 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from CWU. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
CWU does not offer an online option for its chemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
The chemistry program at CWU awarded 2 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 20 |
| Physics | 12 |
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