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Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, consider the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Get started with the following essential facts.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sits in Edwardsville, IL.

Studying Online at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Of 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #4 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #10 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #179 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #180 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,243
2 years $42,682
3 years $50,694
4 years $57,878
5 years $68,130

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Physical Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $57,878, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville stands at $25,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Physical Sciences program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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