by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SIUE ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 167 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from SIUE. This makes it the #54 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUE is $46,659. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $28,484 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,045.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUE paid an average of $308 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
Learn more about SIUE tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SIUE chemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUE Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from SIUE in 2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.