by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Northern Illinois University stacks up against peers offering chemistry.
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Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry. Specifically, it ranked #195 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $56,116 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $23,023 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 65% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at Northern Illinois University.