by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, 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 #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,331 a year. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Illinois State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Illinois State. About 14% of these graduates were women and the other 86% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into 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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 29 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
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