Here is an overview of the graduate program in chemistry at Western. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western among the top schools in the country for chemistry, coming in at #325 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 325 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in North Carolina | 12 of 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 72 of 99 |
Here is each degree level available for chemistry at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 5 master’s degrees in chemistry.
Western is not yet ranked for chemistry at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 80% of graduates 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Western. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 74 |
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