Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

Physical Sciences in Illinois

Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 1,593 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 996
Master’s Degree 331
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 266
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 266
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 266

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.7%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
undefined

Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Illinois

69,200 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

undefined

Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Illinois

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $87,070 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

undefined

There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

375 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,109. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

Request Information
317 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,531.

Request Information
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,057. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern.

Request Information
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,139. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC.

Request Information
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

Request Information
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This public school has an average net price of $19,966.

Request Information
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

Request Information
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending WIU will pay a net price of $11,990.

Request Information
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,555.

Request Information
#10

Lewis University

Romeoville
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. This private school has an average net price of $17,977. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Request Information

Physical Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Chemists 7% $68,160
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $78,300
Chemistry Professors 0% $77,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Engineering 6,581
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,068
Mathematics & Statistics 2,675
Agriculture 1,803
Engineering Technologies 1,478
Natural Resources & Conservation 596
Architecture/Urban Planning 522
Science Technologies 34

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.