by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 143 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from NIU. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #168 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,061 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from NIU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NIU does not offer an online option for its chemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from NIU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Physics | 20 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
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