by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Illinois. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #113 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 113 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 9 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 of 62 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 211 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Doctoral | 100 |
The physical sciences field at Illinois covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 168 |
| Physics | 84 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 38 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 35 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 211 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,060 a year. This is below $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $21,890 in student loans. This is above $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 59% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at Illinois. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 43 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 100 |
