by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Physics Schools | 114 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from UIC. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #46 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about UIC tuition and fees.
Of the 8 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UIC, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UIC physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIC Online Learning page.
Of the 9 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UIC, about 56% were men and 44% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.