Below are the key facts about this program at UIC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC highly for physics, coming in at #38 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 38 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Illinois | 4 of 9 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 25 |
Here is each degree level offered in physics at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
UIC is not currently ranked for physics at the bachelor’s level.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
Read more about UIC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 40% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UIC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 6 |