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Physical Sciences at Illinois State University

Physical Sciences at Illinois State University

If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, consider the program at Illinois State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Illinois State University is in Normal, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Illinois State University

Many students take online classes at Illinois State University. Of 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at Illinois State University

Rankings can help you compare Illinois State University’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #5 of 15
Best Value Illinois #9 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 63
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #38 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #69 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #329 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Illinois State University

Graduates of Illinois State University’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,458

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Illinois State University comes in at $24,875.

Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Physical Sciences program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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