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Physical Sciences at University of Illinois Chicago

Physical Sciences at University of Illinois Chicago

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of Illinois Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.

Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Chicago

Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #1 of 15
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #12 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #30 of 63
Best Value Nationwide #154 of 530
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #258 of 532

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #1 of 15
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #12 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #30 of 63
Best Value Nationwide #154 of 530
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #258 of 532

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Students who complete University of Illinois Chicago’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at University of Illinois Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,344
2 years $33,281
3 years $39,677
4 years $47,660
5 years $62,220

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Physical Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Chicago take home a median $47,660, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Chicago stands at $23,737.

Best-Paid Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Physical Sciences program at University of Illinois Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences graduates, 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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