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. In addition, we cover how Wayne State ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Wayne State. This makes it the #216 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,106 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wayne State, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $21,590 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Wayne State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Wayne State. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from Wayne State in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 24 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Other Physical Science | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
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