by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at Illinois. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #91 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 91 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Illinois | 7 of 9 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physics at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 14 master’s degrees in physics.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 41 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed 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, 71% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. About 43% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 35 doctoral degrees in physics.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Illinois were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Illinois. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 35 |