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Engineering Physics in Illinois

Engineering Physics Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Engineering Physics Grads in Illinois

18,010 people in the state and 523,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Engineering Physics.

Engineering Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Engineering Physics Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Engineering Physics grads earn an average of $149,064. Nationwide, they make an average of $155,032.

Engineering Physics Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer Engineering Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Augustana College

Rock Island

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,767 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 68% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,119 in their first year after graduation. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,069 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 55% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Engineering Physics Careers in IL

Some of the careers Engineering Physics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925
Physicists 9% $111,776
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 7% $59,756
Mechatronics Engineers 4% $115,569
Microsystems Engineers 1% $104,558

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering Physics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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