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General Physical Sciences in Illinois

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General Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois

24 students earned Physical Science degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Physical Sciences is the 237th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Physical Sciences Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 16.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 58.3%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for General Physical Sciences 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 General Physical Sciences 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.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $28,517. Graduates earn an average $62,671 after graduation.

General Physical Sciences 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

View all majors related to General Physical Sciences

View Nationwide General Physical Sciences Report

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