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 WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WIU. This makes it the #45 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $35,020. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WIU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Western Illinois University.
The chemistry program at WIU awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The chemistry program at WIU awarded 12 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 12 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
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