by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WCU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,853 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
Graduates of the master's chemistry program at WCU make a median salary of $45,194. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,030.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $20,824 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at WCU is $112 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Carolina University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from WCU. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from WCU in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
