by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WKU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $24,565. This is less than $37,104, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Kentucky University.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from WKU in 2020-2021, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Physics | 5 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
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