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Physics in Illinois

Physics Schools in Illinois

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.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Physics Jobs in Illinois

Physics grads earn an average of $88,698 in the state and $84,018 nationwide.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. 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

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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