by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwest ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 172 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 175 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,478 a year. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Northwest in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwest does not offer an online option for its chemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |
| Physics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.