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Chemical Engineering Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 138 students earned their Chem Eng degrees in IL.

In this state, Chemical Engineering is the 74th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Illinois

Chem Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 82
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a chem eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chem eng majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 27.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 52.2%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Illinois

There are 15,970 people in the state and 399,910 people in the nation working in chem eng jobs.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Illinois

In this state, chem eng grads earn an average of $94,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. In their early career, Illinois Tech grads earn an average salary of $63,663. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,772.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. 57% of students get financical aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution.

Chemical Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Chemical Engineers 7% $91,680
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720
Engineers 4% $84,550

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chem eng.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Electrical Engineering 500
Civil Engineering 370
Mechanical Engineering 346
Industrial Engineering 153
Biomedical Engineering 148
Other Engineering 129
Computer Engineering 122
Materials Engineering 111

View all majors related to Chemical Engineering

View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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