by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Eastern EKU compares to other colleges that offer chemistry.
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Eastern EKU holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry. In particular, it placed #284 out of 390 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern EKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,563 a year. This is above $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Eastern EKU, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $23,584 in student loans. This is below $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
This chemistry program at Eastern EKU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forensic Chemistry | 41 |
Eastern EKU conferred 41 degrees in forensic chemistry in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (93%).