Physical Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #225 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #225 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Students who complete University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’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 | $59,611 |
| 2 years | $50,708 |
| 3 years | $56,981 |
| 4 years | $70,060 |
| 5 years | $79,622 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Physical Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report median earnings of $70,060, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $21,890.
Best-Paid Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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