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Chemistry at Willamette University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemistry, consider the program at Willamette University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Willamette University is in Salem, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 chemistry degrees were granted at Willamette University.

Studying Online at Willamette University

Willamette University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Chemistry Rankings at Willamette University

These rankings give you a sense of how Willamette University’s Chemistry program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#2 of 5
Best Value	Oregon	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#24 of 66
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#60 of 66
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#95 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#301 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Willamette University

Those who finish Willamette University’s Chemistry program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,482
2 years	$27,204
3 years	$39,994

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemistry graduates from Willamette University is $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Chemistry graduates at Willamette University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at Willamette University are 42% women (5) and 58% men (7).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Willamette University

Of the 12 bachelor’s chemistry graduates at Willamette University, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Willamette University, above 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 Willamette University

This Chemistry program at Willamette University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	12

Top-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete Chemistry program at Willamette University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.