A 5-yr program designed for exceptional students to complete both a BS (or BA) and a thesis-based MS chemistry degree.
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The curriculum follows the normal undergraduate degree for three years, but includes three graduate level course credits earned during the fourth year, which will be shared by both B.S and M.S. programs. The fifth year includes remaining graduate coursework as well as the writing and defense of the thesis.
Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$15,150 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$15,150 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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