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 WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Physics Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from WIU. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from WIU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from WIU in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.