by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.
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SIUE holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences. In particular, it placed #179 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SIUE earn a median of $57,878 a year. This is below $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SIUE, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 59% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at SIUE were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
The physical sciences program at SIUE includes the following concentrations: