by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WMU. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #168 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Michigan University.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from WMU in 2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from WMU. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan 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 | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 38 |
| Physics | 20 |
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