by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UIC among the top schools in the country for chemistry, coming in at #235 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 235 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Illinois | 12 of 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 53 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 30 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 224 |
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,660 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $20,474 in student loans. This is higher than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Asian. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 27 |
