by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CWU highly for chemistry, placing at #277 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 277 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Washington | 6 of 7 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemistry at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Central Washington University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
CWU holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 6 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 42 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 258 |
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,468 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CWU, chemistry students accumulate a median of $24,607 in student loans. This is higher than $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
Read more about CWU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 50% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at CWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 4 |
