Chemistry at Western Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a chemistry school? To help you decide if Western Michigan University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's chemistry program.WMU is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has a total student population of 19,887.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Chemistry section at the bottom of this page.
WMU Chemistry Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
- Master’s Degree in Chemistry
WMU Chemistry Rankings
There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in chemistry, making the school the #168 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry Student Demographics at WMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Michigan University.
WMU Chemistry Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in chemistry.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Chemistry
Chemistry majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Michigan University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 8 |
Related Majors
Careers That Chemistry Grads May Go Into
A degree in chemistry can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for Western Michigan University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MI | Average Salary in MI |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 24,130 | $62,950 |
| Chemists | 3,620 | $79,860 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 2,780 | $69,430 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,570 | $113,840 |
| Chemistry Professors | 500 | $92,640 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By TheKuLeR under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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