Physics Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Illinois
There are 53,180 people in the state and 1,208,340 people in the nation working in Physics jobs.
Wages for Physics Jobs in Illinois
Physics grads earn an average of $88,698 in the state and $84,018 nationwide.
Most Popular Physics Programs in IL
There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $77,119 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 5% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $24,908 in their first year after graduation. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.
Physics Careers in IL
Some of the careers Physics majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 14% | $80,685 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 10% | $110,931 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 9% | $132,227 |
| Physicists | 9% | $111,776 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 2% | $77,927 |
| Water Resource Specialists | 0% | $179,716 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physics.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,622 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2,661 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 1,341 |
| Materials Sciences | 650 |
| Other Physical Science | 422 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 39 |
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