Geophysics Schools in Illinois

11 students earned Geophysics degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Geophysics is the 486th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geophysics Majors in Illinois

Geophysics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3
Master’s Degree	1

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geophysics majors in Illinois is as follows:

• Asian: 27.3%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
• White: 45.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Geophysics Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 2,620 people employed in jobs related to a geophysics degree, compared to 100,540 nationwide.

Wages for Geophysics Jobs in Illinois

Geophysics grads earn an average of $80,660 in the state and $107,800 nationwide.

Most Popular Geophysics Programs in IL

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

Geophysics Careers in IL

Some of the careers geophysics majors go into include:

Job Title	IL Job Growth	IL Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors	0%	$78,300

Related Majors in Illinois

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IL
Geology & Earth Sciences	111
Other Geological & Earth Sciences	12

View all majors related to Geophysics

View Nationwide Geophysics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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