Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Illinois Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois Institute of Technology conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,670 | $50,636 |
| Fees | $1,566 | $1,566 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois Tech are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Illinois Tech were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Illinois Tech are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Illinois Institute of Technology.
The physical sciences program at Illinois Tech offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 15 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Materials Science | 2 |