Western Carolina University is a public university and has a tuition of $14,842. This tuition makes it moderately affordable among all universities in the country and moderately affordable among all public universities.
Among all public universities in the state of North Carolina, it is ranked 50 in terms of cost and is moderately affordable.
Western Carolina University offers three concentrations under its Master of Science in Chemistry, including a traditional masters in chemistry, an environmental chemistry concentration, a professional science concentration and a comprehensive concentration. The traditional M.S. in Chemistry prepares students for research and development work in the chemistry field and can serve as a foundational degree for students hoping to pursue doctoral degrees in the health sciences. The M.S. with a concentration in environmental chemistry prepares students for work in environmental regulation, research and response.