by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at West Virginia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for chemistry, ranked #246 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 246 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 of 97 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemistry at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 231 |
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,966 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,356 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 32% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 8 |
