by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Western Washington University compares to other colleges that offer chemistry.
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Western Washington University ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry. In particular, it placed #75 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Washington | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in Washington | 2 |
| Best Value Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in Washington | 2 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 4 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Washington | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| Best Value Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 12 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Far Western US Region | 18 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Washington University handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University earn a median of $73,774 a year. This is above $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $22,104 in student loans. This is above $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
Learn more about Western Washington University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University are White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Western Washington University are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Washington University.