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Physical Science in Illinois

Physical Science Schools in Illinois

9 students earned Physical Science degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Physical Science is the 237th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Science Majors in Illinois

Physical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a physical science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical science majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 55.6%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Physical Science Grads in Illinois

45,670 people in the state and 1,111,830 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical science.

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Wages for Physical Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, physical science grads earn an average of $72,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,531.

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Physical Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers physical science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
High School Teachers 4% $67,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical science.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Chemistry 922
Physics 483
Geological & Earth Sciences 140
Astronomy & Astrophysics 74
Atmospheric Sciences 40
Materials Sciences 2
Other Physical Science 1

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View Nationwide Physical Science Report

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