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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Illinois State. This makes it the #34 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $44,522. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,875 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Illinois State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Illinois State. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 22 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
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