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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 97 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW is $40,280. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $166 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
Learn more about UW tuition and fees.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from UW in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW 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 University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW 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 Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.