by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 292 doctor's degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of physical sciences for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It's difficult to beat Northwestern University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Northwestern University
It's hard to beat University of Chicago if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Chicago
It's hard to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. UIUC is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Champaign.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois Institute of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Illinois Tech is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Illinois Institute of Technology
Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Illinois at Chicago
Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Loyola University Chicago
Located in the suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Northern Illinois University
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 167 |
| Physics | 81 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 14 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 450 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 271 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 173 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 100 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 11 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 7 |
