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Chemistry at Western Washington University

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

Western Washington University is located in Bellingham, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 50 chemistry graduations were recorded at Western Washington University.

Studying Online at Western Washington University

Many students take online classes at Western Washington University. Of 14,710 students, 226 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Western Washington University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#1 of 7
Best Value	Washington	#4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#16 of 66
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 390
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#53 of 66
Best Value	Nationwide	#207 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Western Washington University

Those who finish Western Washington University’s Chemistry program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,788
2 years	$37,748
3 years	$58,090
4 years	$73,774
5 years	$77,595

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Chemistry graduates from Western Washington University earn a median of $73,774, compared with $52,721 for all Western Washington University graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemistry graduates from Western Washington University is $22,104.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Chemistry graduates at Western Washington University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemistry graduates at Western Washington University are 40% women (20) and 60% men (30).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Western Washington University

Among the 38 bachelor’s chemistry graduates at Western Washington University, 45% were women (17) and 55% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University, below the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at Western Washington University

Among the 12 master’s chemistry degrees awarded at Western Washington University, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
International (Nonresident)	3

*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 Washington University

The Chemistry program at Western Washington University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	50

Top-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete Chemistry program at Western Washington University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.