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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 120 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Illinois State. This makes it the #112 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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Of the 51 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from Illinois State in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois State does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Illinois State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from Illinois State. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Illinois State University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 160 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 125 |
| Engineering Technologies | 124 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 70 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 12 |
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