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General Chemistry in Illinois

General Chemistry Schools in Illinois

Jobs for General Chemistry Grads in Illinois

57,350 people in the state and 1,366,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chemistry.

General Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for General Chemistry Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Chemistry grads earn an average of $87,695. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,177.

General Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,249 in their first year after graduation. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Chemistry Careers in IL

Some of the careers Chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Chemical Technicians $60,181
Chemists $59,779
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Biology Studies 89,827
Biological & Physical Sciences 28,033
General Mathematics 25,163
Biochemistry 9,737
Chemistry Education 192
Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry 185
Environmental Geosciences 96
Earth Systems Science 43

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