Physical Sciences at Indiana University-Bloomington
If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Indiana University-Bloomington. Get started with the following essential facts.
Indiana University-Bloomington is in Bloomington, IN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Bloomington
Distance learning is available at Indiana University-Bloomington. Of 48,424 students, 3,249 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,945 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Indiana University-Bloomington
Rankings can help you compare Indiana University-Bloomington’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #227 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #227 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington
Graduates of Indiana University-Bloomington’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 | $51,350 |
| 2 years | $49,175 |
| 3 years | $63,985 |
| 4 years | $77,254 |
| 5 years | $80,263 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington report median earnings of $77,254, compared with $74,553 for all Indiana University-Bloomington graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at $21,344.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Indiana University-Bloomington go on to a range of careers. Here 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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