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UIUC is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 260 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 213 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 252 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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For the most recent academic year available, 65% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% 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 bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 61 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from UIUC. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% 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 Urbana-Champaign with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| 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 Urbana-Champaign.
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 | 170 |
| Physics | 93 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 28 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,541 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 807 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 715 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 589 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 125 |
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