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 UIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UIC. This makes it the #216 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #29 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 UIC is $36,142. 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 UIC, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $20,474 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 University of Illinois at Chicago.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from UIC in 2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 2 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UIC, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 26 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
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