by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #45 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western Illinois University highly for physical sciences, ranked #376 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 376 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 15 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 45 of 62 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The physical sciences area of study at Western Illinois University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 25 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 4 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #45 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $57,236 a year. This is above $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 12 |
