Chemistry at Illinois Institute of Technology
If you are interested in studying Chemistry, you may want to check out the program at Illinois Institute of Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.
Illinois Institute of Technology is in Chicago, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 chemistry degrees were awarded at Illinois Institute of Technology.
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Studying Online at Illinois Institute of Technology
Many students take online classes at Illinois Institute of Technology. Of 8,834 students, 1,765 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,108 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Chemistry Rankings at Illinois Institute of Technology
These rankings give you a sense of how Illinois Institute of Technology’s Chemistry program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 13 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #10 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 54 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #248 of 389 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 13 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #10 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 54 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #248 of 389 |
Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology
Students who complete Illinois Institute of Technology’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 | $78,333 |
| 2 years | $74,200 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Chemistry graduates at Illinois Institute of Technology, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Chemistry graduates at Illinois Institute of Technology are 71% women (10) and 29% men (4).
Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Illinois Institute of Technology
Of the 1 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at Illinois Institute of Technology, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois Institute of Technology, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Chemistry Master’s Program at Illinois Institute of Technology
Among the 10 master’s chemistry degrees awarded at Illinois Institute of Technology, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Illinois Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Illinois Institute of Technology, higher than the national average of 26%.*
Chemistry Doctoral Program at Illinois Institute of Technology
Of the 3 doctoral chemistry graduates at Illinois Institute of Technology, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Illinois Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Illinois Institute of Technology
The Chemistry program at Illinois Institute of Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 6 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Chemistry Graduates
Graduates of the Chemistry program at Illinois Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.