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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW Seattle ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW Seattle was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UW Seattle. This makes it the #30 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 42 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle is $46,369. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UW Seattle. About 51% of these graduates were women and the other 49% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from UW Seattle in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 209 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 129 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 40 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 38 |
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