by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Western Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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Western Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry. In particular, it placed #272 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
| Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Illinois | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 42 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 42 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 42 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $57,236 a year. This is above $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, chemistry students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into 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 | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Western Illinois University.