by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Illinois State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois State University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #104 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 104 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 7 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
The physical sciences field at Illinois State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 27 |
| Physics | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois State University conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Illinois State University holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,875 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Find out more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 67% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. About 88% of graduates fell into 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Illinois State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 3 |