by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University highly for physical sciences, coming in at #265 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 265 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 13 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 62 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
This physical sciences area of study at Northern Illinois University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 11 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,611 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,762 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |
