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Chemical Engineering Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 442 students earned their Chem Eng degrees in IL.

In this state, Chemical Engineering is the 72nd most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Illinois

Chem Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 304
Master’s Degree 82
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a chem eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chem eng majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 34.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 15,970 people employed in jobs related to a chem eng degree, compared to 399,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Illinois

Chem Eng grads earn an average of $94,830 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,402 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214. Graduates earn an average $49,099 after graduation.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Illinois Tech. An average student at Illinois Tech will pay a net price of $23,772.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,517. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Chemical Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Chemical Engineers 7% $91,680
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720
Engineers 4% $84,550

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chem eng.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Mechanical Engineering 1,183
Electrical Engineering 1,029
Civil Engineering 816
Computer Engineering 742
General Engineering 427
Industrial Engineering 408
Biomedical Engineering 369
Materials Engineering 203

View all majors related to Chemical Engineering

View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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