Physical Sciences at Western Illinois University
WIU is located in Macomb, Illinois and has a total student population of 7,490. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students received a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from WIU.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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WIU Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
WIU Physical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how WIU performed in these rankings.
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Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at WIU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Most Focused Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 103 |
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WIU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at WIU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Western Illinois University.
WIU Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 69% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at WIU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
WIU Physical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
WIU also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
The following physical sciences concentations are available at Western Illinois University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Illinois University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Communications Technologies & Support
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies
- Mathematics & Statistics
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Western Illinois University.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 43,720 | $72,370 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9,760 | $136,270 |
| Professors | 3,040 | $66,970 |
| Chemists | 2,870 | $74,770 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,950 | $118,480 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By IlliniGradResearch under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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