by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SIUE ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from SIUE. This makes it the #54 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,243 a year. This is higher than $37,104, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from SIUE in 2020-2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from SIUE. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 1 |
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