Chemistry at Illinois State University
Normal, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Illinois State University graduates in chemistry earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Illinois State University Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 141 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $63,079 | $66,509 | #104 | $35,813 |
| 142 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $62,661 | $66,869 | #98 | $44,970 |
| 143 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $62,245 | $66,777 | #101 | $37,526 |
| 144 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $62,220 | $61,131 | #158 | — |
| 145 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $61,884 | $66,353 | #106 | $45,279 |
| 146 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $61,687 | $66,179 | #110 | $42,482 |
| 147 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $61,473 | $62,500 | #148 | $38,006 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Illinois State University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,220 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Illinois State University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Illinois State University ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #158 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Illinois State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,588.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.