by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WWU. This makes it the #30 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $48,527. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from WWU. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 64 |
| Physics | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.