by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU highly for chemistry, placing at #334 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 334 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Michigan | 10 of 11 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 50 of 53 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemistry at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 10 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 49 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 301 |
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,275 a year. This is below $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $21,590 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
Learn more about WSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 63% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 27 |
