Physical Sciences at Michigan State University
If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Michigan State University
Online coursework is an option at Michigan State University. Among 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Michigan State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #9 of 15 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #392 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #418 of 532 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #9 of 15 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #392 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #418 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Michigan State University
Students who complete Michigan State University’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,712 |
| 2 years | $47,093 |
| 3 years | $45,559 |
| 4 years | $55,122 |
| 5 years | $63,040 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Michigan State University report median earnings of $55,122, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Michigan State University is $28,450.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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