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Engineering Physics in Illinois

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Engineering Physics Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 94 students earned their Engineering Physics degrees in IL.

In this state, Engineering Physics is the 161st most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Physics Majors in Illinois

Engineering Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 86
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a engineering physics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering physics majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 38.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.7%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Engineering Physics Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 17,850 people employed in jobs related to an engineering physics degree, compared to 445,730 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Physics Jobs in Illinois

In this state, engineering physics grads earn an average of $114,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $125,280.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer engineering physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,321.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 84% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Augustana College

Rock Island
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,446 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $23,489. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $13,214.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $63,663 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $23,772. 61% of the teachers are full time.

Engineering Physics Careers in IL

Some of the careers engineering physics majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720
Engineers 4% $84,550
Physicists 1% $111,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering physics.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Mechanical Engineering 1,183
Electrical Engineering 1,029
Civil Engineering 816
Computer Engineering 742
Chemical Engineering 442
General Engineering 427
Industrial Engineering 408
Biomedical Engineering 369

View all majors related to Engineering Physics

View Nationwide Engineering Physics Report

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