by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Whitworth ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Whitworth was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 180 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 184 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whitworth University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Whitworth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,203 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Whitworth was $2,070 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,600 | $49,600 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,825 | $3,825 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Whitworth. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitworth University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Whitworth 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 Whitworth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Whitworth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 16 |
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