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Chemistry at Eastern Kentucky University

If you plan to study Chemistry, consider the program at Eastern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Eastern Kentucky University is in Richmond, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 chemistry degrees were granted at Eastern Kentucky University.

Online Class Availability at Eastern Kentucky University

Many students take online classes at Eastern Kentucky University. Among 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University

Rankings can help you compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Chemistry program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#6 of 7
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#12 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#60 of 99
Best Value	Nationwide	#60 of 389
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#284 of 390

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University

Students who complete Eastern Kentucky University’s Chemistry program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,317
3 years	$41,876
4 years	$57,563
5 years	$82,608

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Chemistry graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $57,563, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemistry graduates from Eastern Kentucky University is $23,584.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Chemistry graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemistry graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 66% women (37) and 34% men (19).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Among the 54 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 67% were women (36) and 33% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	48
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Of the 2 master’s chemistry degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Eastern Kentucky University

This Chemistry program at Eastern Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	15
Forensic Chemistry	41

Best-Paid Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete Chemistry program at Eastern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Chemistry majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.