by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from WIU. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Western Illinois University.
Of the 5 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from WIU in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from WIU in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
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