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Chemistry in Illinois

Chemistry Schools in Illinois

799 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 41st most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Illinois

Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 487
Master’s Degree 179
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 133
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 133
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 133

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 46.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.5%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Illinois

52,480 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Illinois

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $87,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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146 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,057. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,139. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,484. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending SIUE will pay a net price of $12,446. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $19,966.

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Lewis University

Romeoville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $17,977.

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Chemistry Careers in IL

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Chemists 7% $68,160
Chemistry Professors 0% $77,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Physics 483
Geological & Earth Sciences 140
Astronomy & Astrophysics 74
Atmospheric Sciences 40
General Physical Sciences 24
Materials Sciences 2
Other Physical Science 1

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