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General Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois

24 Physical Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Physical Sciences is the 159th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Physical Sciences Majors in Illinois

Physical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a physical science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical science majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 16.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 58.3%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for General Physical Sciences Grads in Illinois

There are 45,670 people in the state and 1,111,830 people in the nation working in physical science jobs.

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Wages for General Physical Sciences Jobs in Illinois

Physical Science grads earn an average of $72,370 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,517. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Physical Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers physical science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
High School Teachers 4% $67,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical science.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Chemistry 316
Physics 158
Geological & Earth Sciences 52
Astronomy & Astrophysics 27
Atmospheric Sciences 11

View all majors related to General Physical Sciences

View Nationwide General Physical Sciences Report

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