by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at UIC. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC highly for physics, coming in at #39 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 39 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Illinois | 4 of 9 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 27 |
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 11 master’s degrees in physics.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 24 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 91% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at UIC are White. About 45% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 6 doctoral degrees in physics.
UIC is not yet ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at UIC were White. About 50% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UIC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 10 |