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 WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 152 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from WIU. This makes it the #45 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 WIU is $31,980. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at WIU paid an average of $312 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 | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from WIU in 2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from WIU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.