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Physics at University of Illinois at Chicago

8 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
13 Doctor's Degrees
Physics is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at University of Illinois at Chicago.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.

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Physics Degrees Available at UIC

UIC Physics Rankings

The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 27
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physics Graduates 36
Best Value Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 38
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 39
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Physics Graduates 40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 43
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 43
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 45
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 48
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 49
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 50
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 51
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 54
Best Physics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 59
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 60
Best Physics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 61
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 63
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 64
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 67
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 67
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 68
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Physics 70
Best Physics Colleges for Veterans 71
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 74
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 75
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools 75
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 76
Highest Paid Physics Graduates 76
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 77
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics 77
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools 78
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 80
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physics Graduates 83
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 85
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 85
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 86
Best Physics Schools 89
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 94
Best Value Colleges for Physics 98
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 112

Popularity of Physics at UIC

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from UIC. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UIC Physics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.

UIC Physics Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 50% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

UIC Physics Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UIC. About 80% were men and 20% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 54
Geological & Earth Sciences 23

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