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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UIC. This makes it the #221 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 40 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $449 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIC. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
Of the 19 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UIC, about 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
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 | 57 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 884 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 662 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 115 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 73 |
| Engineering Technologies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.