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, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The chemistry major at WKU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Chemistry. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WKU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
| Physics | 4 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.