Chemistry

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

CIP 40.05

$47,034Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,197Median earnings 4 years after
$75,401Median earnings 5 years after
$21,250Median federal debt
121Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $47,034 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,120 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,307–$84,018). Median debt is $21,250, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$46,659$22,000
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$43,061$22,750
Western Illinois University
Macomb
$31,980$25,314

Highest-paying Chemistry programs nationwide →

Other programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $47,034 one year after graduation and $75,401 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.