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General Chemistry at Western Colorado University

If you plan to study General Chemistry, consider the program at Western Colorado University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Colorado University is in Gunnison, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 general chemistry graduations were recorded at Western Colorado University.

Studying Online at Western Colorado University

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Chemistry graduates at Western Colorado University, broken down by degree level.

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

General Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Western Colorado University

Of the 4 bachelor’s general chemistry graduates at Western Colorado University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General 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 General 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.

Highest-Paying Careers for General Chemistry Graduates

Graduates of the General Chemistry program at Western Colorado University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Chemistry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,509
Chemical Technicians	$60,181
Chemists	$59,779

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.