by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Illinois. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #109 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 109 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 8 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 63 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 211 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Doctoral | 100 |
The physical sciences field at Illinois covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 168 |
| Physics | 84 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 38 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 35 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 43 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 48 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 100 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
For the most recent academic year available, 66% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Illinois. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 211 |