by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SIUE. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SIUE among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #209 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 209 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 11 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 of 62 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 17 |
This physical sciences area of study at SIUE covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
SIUE holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Graduate study is also available at SIUE. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 17 |
