by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Northern Illinois University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University highly for physical sciences, coming in at #278 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 278 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 13 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 32 of 63 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
This physical sciences area of study at Northern Illinois University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 11 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 13 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Northern Illinois University is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 69% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 21 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northern Illinois University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 52 |