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Physical Sciences at Western Illinois University

Physical Sciences at Western Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Western Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.

Studying Online at Western Illinois University

Distance learning is available at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at Western Illinois University

Rankings can help you compare Western Illinois University’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #2 of 15
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #8 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #15 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #49 of 63
Best Value Nationwide #162 of 530
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #402 of 532

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Western Illinois University

Graduates of Western Illinois University’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 Western Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,020
2 years $38,593
3 years $50,758
4 years $57,236
5 years $71,894

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from Western Illinois University report median earnings of $57,236, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Western Illinois University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Western Illinois University comes in at $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Physical Sciences program at Western Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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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