by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northern Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for chemistry, ranked #202 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 202 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Illinois | 11 of 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 53 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemistry at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 10 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 195 |
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $56,116 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $23,023 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 13 |
