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The physical sciences major at SIUC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from SIUC. This makes it the #273 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #169 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUC was $321 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 | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
Learn more about SIUC tuition and fees.
Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from SIUC in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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 | 22 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 198 |
| Engineering | 194 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 132 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 116 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 61 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.