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 WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WVU. 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 WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,079 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,356 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 West Virginia University.
The chemistry program at WVU awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from WVU in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Physics | 32 |
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