Physics at University of Illinois Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, take a look at what University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 physics degrees were granted at University of Illinois Chicago.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Chicago
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago
Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Physics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 27 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 27 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 257 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physics graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 33% women (9) and 67% men (18).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago
Among the 10 bachelor’s physics graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, lower than the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago
Of the 11 master’s physics degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 9% of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, lower than the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Chicago
Among the 6 doctoral physics graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at University of Illinois Chicago
The Physics program at University of Illinois Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 27 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates
Those who complete Physics program at University of Illinois Chicago go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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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