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Chemistry at Western Carolina University

If you are interested in studying Chemistry, take a look at what Western Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 chemistry degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University.

Studying Online at Western Carolina University

Many students take online classes at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Western Carolina University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Carolina University’s Chemistry program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	North Carolina	#5 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#12 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#34 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#75 of 99
Best Value	Nationwide	#120 of 389
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#333 of 390

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Western Carolina University

Graduates of Western Carolina University’s Chemistry program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,571
5 years	$58,765

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemistry graduates from Western Carolina University comes in at $20,824.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Chemistry graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemistry graduates at Western Carolina University are 70% women (55) and 30% men (24).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University

Among the 74 bachelor’s chemistry graduates at Western Carolina University, 70% were women (52) and 30% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	64
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 12% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at Western Carolina University

Of the 5 master’s chemistry graduates at Western Carolina University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 20% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, lower than the national average of 26%.*

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

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Western Carolina University

The Chemistry program at Western Carolina University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	34
Forensic Chemistry	45

Best-Paid Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete Chemistry program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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.