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Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

24 Bachelor's Degrees
10 Master's Degrees
#164 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at SIUE

SIUE Physical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 91
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 115
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 156
Best Physical Sciences Schools 164

Popularity of Physical Sciences at SIUE

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from SIUE. This makes it the #194 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physical Sciences from SIUE Cost?

$12,025 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

SIUE Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUE paid an average of $308 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,846 $8,846
Fees $3,179 $3,179
Books and Supplies $980 $980
On Campus Room and Board $10,562 $10,562
On Campus Other Expenses $5,782 $5,782

Learn more about SIUE tuition and fees.

SIUE Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from SIUE. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 20
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Does SIUE Offer an Online BS in Physical Sciences?

SIUE does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUE Online Learning page.

SIUE Physical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 24 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SIUE, about 38% were men and 63% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 Edwardsville with a master's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 2

Physical Sciences Student Diversity at SIUE

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Physical Sciences Majors

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 45
Physics 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 300
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 134
Mathematics & Statistics 25
Natural Resources & Conservation 21

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