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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #116 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 29 bachelor's degrees in general chemistry. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WCU. This makes it the #82 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Carolina University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from WCU. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
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, 76% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Forensic Chemistry | 25 |
