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Chemistry in Illinois

Chemistry Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Illinois

80,290 people in the state and 2,222,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chemistry.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Illinois

Chemistry grads earn an average of $92,476 in the state and $94,668 nationwide.

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:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 5% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,249 a year. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Chemistry Careers in IL

Some of the careers Chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Chemists $59,779
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Chemical Technicians $60,181
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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View Nationwide Chemistry Report

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