by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SIUE. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SIUE highly for chemistry, placing at #173 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 173 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Illinois | 10 of 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 of 53 |
The following degree levels are available for chemistry at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
SIUE is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SIUE report a median salary of $57,878 a year. This is below $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
To complete a bachelor’s at SIUE, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE are White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at SIUE. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 17 |
