by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois as a strong choice for chemistry, placing at #78 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 78 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Illinois | 5 of 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 53 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in chemistry at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 111 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 47 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 111 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,290 a year. This is below $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, chemistry students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is higher than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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Among recent graduates, 55% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Illinois. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 47 |
