Below are the key facts about graduate study in chemistry at UIC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UIC among the top schools in the country for chemistry, coming in at #215 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 215 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Illinois | 11 of 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 54 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 7 master’s degrees in chemistry.
UIC is not yet ranked for chemistry at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 14% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at UIC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 27 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at UIC were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UIC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 34 |