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. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 137 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WVU. 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 WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,891 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $33,083 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,045.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
The chemistry program at WVU awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from WVU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 36 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.