by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Illinois University highly for chemistry, placing at #291 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 291 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Illinois | 13 of 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 of 53 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemistry at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Western Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 269 |
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $57,236 a year. This is above $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, chemistry students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Find out more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Approximately 75% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 9 |
