Chemistry at Western Washington University
Every chemistry school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the chemistry program at Western Washington University stacks up to those at other schools.WWU is located in Bellingham, Washington and approximately 15,197 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Chemistry section at the bottom of this page.
WWU Chemistry Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
- Master’s Degree in Chemistry
WWU Chemistry Rankings
Chemistry Student Demographics at WWU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Washington University.
WWU Chemistry Master’s Program
Of the students who received a chemistry master's degree from WWU, 92% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in chemistry.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Chemistry
If you plan to be a chemistry major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Washington University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 15 |
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 WA, the home state for Western Washington University.
| Occupation | Jobs in WA | Average Salary in WA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 14,560 | $67,550 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 2,880 | $85,090 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,810 | $153,600 |
| Chemists | 1,720 | $84,440 |
| Chemistry Professors | 570 | $72,320 |
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 Bobak Ha’Eri under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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