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Chemistry at Western Colorado University

If you plan to study Chemistry, take a look at what Western Colorado University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Colorado University is in Gunnison, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 chemistry degrees were granted at Western Colorado University.

Online Class Availability at Western Colorado University

Online coursework is an option at Western Colorado University. Of 3,568 students, 1,449 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 424 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Western Colorado University

Use these rankings to compare Western Colorado University’s Chemistry program to other colleges that offer this major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Chemistry graduates at Western Colorado University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemistry graduates at Western Colorado University are 50% women (2) and 50% men (2).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Western Colorado University

Among the 4 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at Western Colorado University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Colorado University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Colorado University, below the national average of 40%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Western Colorado University

The Chemistry program at Western Colorado University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	4

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete Chemistry program at Western Colorado University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Chemistry majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.