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2025 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

1 College in Illinois
266 Doctor's Degrees
$98,316 Avg Early-Career Salary
a doctor's degree in physical sciences is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #7 out of 36 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

There was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2025 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Physical Sciences in Illinois

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Physical Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. UIUC is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Champaign.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Indiana 29 172
Michigan 29 206
Ohio 29 223
Wisconsin 27 110

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 133
Physics 89
Astronomy & Astrophysics 24
Geological & Earth Sciences 13
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 490
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 315
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 164
Mathematics & Statistics 125
Natural Resources & Conservation 9
Architecture & Related Services 6

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