by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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UIUC was ranked #24 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in physics from UIUC. This makes it the #50 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 32 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $51,019. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from UIUC in 2022, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UIUC does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIUC Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from UIUC in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
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 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 170 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 28 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.