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. Also, learn how UIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, UIUC came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UIUC. This makes it the #49 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 44 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $47,034. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at UIUC is $484 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UIUC. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 93 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 28 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.