by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The chemistry major at EIU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Chemistry. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from EIU. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Eastern Illinois University.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from EIU in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The chemistry program at EIU awarded 3 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 6 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
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