Engineering Physics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Physics, take a look at what University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 87 engineering physics degrees were granted at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Physics Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Engineering Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 24 |
Earnings for Engineering Physics Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Those who finish University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Engineering Physics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,606 |
| 2 years | $74,845 |
| 3 years | $90,556 |
| 4 years | $92,842 |
| 5 years | $109,155 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Physics graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report median earnings of $92,842, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Physics graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $20,136.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Engineering Physics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Engineering Physics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 17% women (15) and 83% men (72).
Engineering Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 87 bachelor’s engineering physics degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 17% were women (15) and 83% were men (72).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 20 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Engineering Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Engineering Physics Concentrations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Engineering Physics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering & Applied Physics | 87 |
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Physics Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Physics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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