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 CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #7 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 87% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from CWU. This makes it the #216 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,240 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,607 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Central Washington University.
Of the 28 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from CWU, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The chemistry program at CWU awarded 2 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Physics | 10 |
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