by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Wake Forest University compares to other colleges that offer chemistry.
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Wake Forest University holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry. In particular, it placed #109 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in North Carolina | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 12 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in North Carolina | 12 |
| College Major Best Value | 12 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 88 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 89 |
| College Major Best Value | 89 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wake Forest University conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Wake Forest University, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is higher than $21,577, the typical median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,708 | $66,470 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Find out more about Wake Forest University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Wake Forest University are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in chemistry from Wake Forest University were men.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at Wake Forest University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at Wake Forest University.