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Physics Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 158 students earned their Physics degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 61st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Illinois

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 81
Master’s Degree 77

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 31.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 55.7%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 47,120 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $92,130, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,321. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,517. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,671 after earning their degree at this institution.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,867 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 84% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,214. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 61% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,408 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending NIU will pay a net price of $13,956.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,223 a year. 88% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,285. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Lewis University

Romeoville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,074. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,643 a year.

#10

DePaul University

Chicago
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,174. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 49% of the teachers are full time.

Physics Careers in IL

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Physicists 1% $111,160
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $82,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Chemistry 316
Geological & Earth Sciences 52
Astronomy & Astrophysics 27
General Physical Sciences 24
Atmospheric Sciences 11

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