Chemistry at Principia College
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Chemistry bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (47 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Principia CollegeElsah | $33,280 | $44,860* | — | $24,994* | — |
 University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign | $16,004 | $47,034* | $63,276 | $21,500* | 0.46 |
 Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville | $12,922 | $46,659* | $57,878 | $25,000* | 0.54 |
 Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb | $12,700 | $43,061* | $56,116 | $23,023* | 0.53 |
 Western Illinois UniversityMacomb | $14,952 | $31,980* | $57,236 | $27,000* | 0.84 |
| National Median | — | $42,581* | — | $24,000* | 0.56 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Principia College, approximately 0% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.