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Engineering & Applied Physics in Illinois

Engineering & Applied Physics Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Engineering & Applied Physics Grads in Illinois

18,010 people in the state and 523,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Applied Physics.

Engineering & Applied Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Engineering & Applied Physics Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an Applied Physics grad in the state is $149,064, compared to a typical salary of $155,032 nationwide.

Engineering & Applied Physics Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer Applied Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Augustana College

Rock Island

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,767 a year. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,069 a year. With an admission rate of 55%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Engineering & Applied Physics Careers in IL

Some of the careers Applied Physics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Nanosystems Engineers $50,152
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar $59,756
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Robotics Engineers $72,925
Physicists $111,776

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Applied Physics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electrical and Computer Engineering 2,006
Construction Engineering 1,567
General Architectural Engineering 1,183
Biological/Biosystems Engineering 482
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering 297
Energy Systems Engineering, General 149
Biochemical Engineering 126
Electromechanical Engineering 53

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