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 Wayne State ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Wayne State. This makes it the #216 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,813 a year. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wayne State paid an average of $1,304 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Wayne State. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Wayne State chemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wayne State Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from Wayne State in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Materials Sciences | 9 |
| Other Physical Science | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.