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Chemistry at University of Chicago

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

University of Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 174 chemistry graduations were recorded at University of Chicago.

Online Class Availability at University of Chicago

Many students take online classes at University of Chicago. Of 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at University of Chicago

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#5 of 13
Best Value	Illinois	#8 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 54
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#31 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#63 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#222 of 389

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#5 of 13
Best Value	Illinois	#8 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 54
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#31 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#63 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#222 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from University of Chicago

Graduates of University of Chicago’s Chemistry program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,403

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Chemistry graduates at University of Chicago, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at University of Chicago are 44% women (77) and 56% men (97).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 80 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 56% were women (45) and 44% were men (35).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	18
Black / African American	2
Asian	24
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, higher than the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 53 master’s chemistry degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 40% were women (21) and 60% were men (32).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
International (Nonresident)	25
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 13% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, lower than the national average of 26%.*

Chemistry Doctoral Program at University of Chicago

Of the 41 doctoral chemistry graduates at University of Chicago, 27% were women (11) and 73% were men (30).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	24
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago, lower than the national average of 19%.*

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

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at University of Chicago

The Chemistry program at University of Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	143
Other Chemistry	31

Best-Paid Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete Chemistry program at University of Chicago pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.