Chemistry at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in chemistry earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Chicago 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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| 125 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $64,734 | $67,359 | #92 | $48,886 |
| 126 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $64,676 | $59,488 | #168 | $46,369 |
| 127 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $64,676 | $59,488 | #169 | $46,369 |
| 128 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $64,442 | $63,314 | #145 | — |
| 129 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $64,131 | $58,355 | #179 | $39,676 |
| 130 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $63,882 | $58,128 | #187 | — |
| 131 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $63,856 | $77,477 | #21 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $64,442 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #128 by median pay four years after graduation, and #145 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,474.
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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.