by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Illinois Tech. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois Tech among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #67 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 67 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 5 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 63 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at Illinois Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
This physical sciences area of study at Illinois Tech includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 15 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 4 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois Institute of Technology awarded 16 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Illinois Tech ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 41 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,850 | $53,850 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Illinois Tech were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois Institute of Technology awarded 7 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Illinois Tech is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Illinois Tech are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Illinois Tech. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 12 |