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Chemistry Schools in Illinois

316 students earned Chemistry degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Chemistry major is the 41st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Illinois

Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 167
Master’s Degree 149

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 40.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.0%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 52,480 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $87,070, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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Lewis University

Romeoville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $50,643 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,074.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,223 after graduation. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at WIU. 93% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,915 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at SIUE.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Chemistry Careers in IL

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Chemists 7% $68,160
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 6% $74,850
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Chemistry Professors 0% $77,460
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $82,740
Environmental Science Professors 0% $85,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Physics 158
Geological & Earth Sciences 52
Astronomy & Astrophysics 27
General Physical Sciences 24
Atmospheric Sciences 11

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