by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in chemistry at Illinois. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois as a strong choice for chemistry, placing at #90 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 90 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Illinois | 8 of 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 54 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 10 master’s degrees in chemistry.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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Among recent graduates, 60% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Roughly 50% 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 master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 47 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at Illinois are White. About 62% 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 doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Illinois. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 111 |