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. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from NIU. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #168 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $31,230. This is less than $37,104, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $23,023 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Northern Illinois University.
Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from NIU in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from NIU. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
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