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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 166 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from NIU. This makes it the #160 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #184 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from NIU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the NIU physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Of the 14 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NIU, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Northern Illinois University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 37 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Physics | 20 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 255 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 90 |
| Engineering Technologies | 73 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 64 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 35 |
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