by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Illinois State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Physics Schools | 95 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about Illinois State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Illinois State. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Illinois State physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Illinois State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
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