2026 Best Other Chemistry Schools in Illinois

Other Chemistry is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their other chemistry programs.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best other chemistry schools.

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• Best Other Chemistry Schools in Illinois

Best Schools for Other Chemistry in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the other chemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Other Chemistry

1

University Of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Other Chemistry Degrees Awarded

$81,002 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Chicago this year for other chemistry. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Chicago awarded about 26 other chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from University Of Chicago generally make around $81,002. Typical student debt for the program is $15,854. More information about a degree in other chemistry from University Of Chicago

2

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Other Chemistry Degrees Awarded

$31,980 Median Starting Salary

Western Illinois University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other chemistry, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 other chemistry degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University in the most recent year. Students who receive their other chemistry degree from Western Illinois University earn around $31,980 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the other chemistry program at Western Illinois University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.