Physical Sciences at University of Illinois at Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a physical sciences school? To help you decide if University of Illinois at Chicago is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's physical sciences program.UIC is located in Chicago, Illinois and has a total student population of 33,518.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
UIC Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
UIC Physical Sciences Rankings
There were 40 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at UIC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
UIC Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from UIC, 55% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
If you plan to be a physical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Illinois at Chicago. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 26 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
Related Majors
- Architecture & Related Services
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Engineering
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 43,720 | $72,370 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9,760 | $136,270 |
| Professors | 3,040 | $66,970 |
| Chemists | 2,870 | $74,770 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,950 | $118,480 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Hied5 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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