by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Illinois State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois State University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #103 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 103 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 7 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 of 63 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
The physical sciences field at Illinois State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 27 |
| Physics | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Illinois State University conferred 20 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Illinois State University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 54 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were Non-Resident Alien. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Illinois State University conferred 3 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Illinois State University is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of physical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Illinois State University are Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Illinois State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 49 |