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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, UIUC came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 252 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 309 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UIUC. This makes it the #60 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 94 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The physical sciences program at UIUC awarded 252 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 76 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 66% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 | 194 |
| Physics | 106 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 29 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,695 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 863 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 812 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 614 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 176 |
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