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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WIU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from WIU in 2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WIU physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Western Illinois University.
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 | 23 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 64 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 50 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 34 |
| Engineering Technologies | 29 |
| Engineering | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.