Physical Sciences at Northwestern University
If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, consider the program at Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern University
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Northwestern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern University’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 532 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #438 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 532 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #438 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Northwestern University
Those who finish Northwestern University’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,080 |
| 2 years | $69,156 |
| 3 years | $118,122 |
| 4 years | $126,318 |
| 5 years | $161,473 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Physical Sciences graduates from Northwestern University report median earnings of $126,318, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. 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 |
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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