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. We've also included details on how WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 149 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WCU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,513 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at WCU is $112 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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Of the 62 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from WCU in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from WCU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |