by our College Data Analytics Team
Chemistry is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on chemistry — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 5 schools in West Virginia that offer chemistry awards in the field.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on chemistry in West Virginia, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
Bethany College West Virginia tops our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Bethany College West Virginia is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bethany. About 4% of the degrees Bethany College West Virginia awards are in chemistry, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Bethany College West Virginia
Davis And Elkins College is one of the most focused chemistry schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Davis And Elkins College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Elkins. Chemistry accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Davis And Elkins College
West Virginia Wesleyan College ranks #3 for chemistry by degree focus. West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buckhannon. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at West Virginia Wesleyan College
A rank of #4 makes Marshall University one of the most focused schools for chemistry. Set in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.8% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Marshall University
A rank of #5 makes West Virginia University one of the most focused schools for chemistry. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.6% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for West Virginia University
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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