Physics at Michigan State University
If you plan to study Physics, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 95 physics degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.
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Online Class Availability at Michigan State University
Distance learning is available at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at Michigan State University
Use these rankings to compare Michigan State University’s Physics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #218 of 259 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #218 of 259 |
Earnings for Physics Graduates from Michigan State University
Those who finish Michigan State University’s Physics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,929 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $47,786 |
| 4 years | $59,536 |
| 5 years | $75,119 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Physics graduates from Michigan State University earn a median of $59,536, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physics graduates from Michigan State University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Physics graduates at Michigan State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Michigan State University are 17% women (16) and 83% men (79).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University
Of the 43 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 16% were women (7) and 84% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at Michigan State University
Among the 24 master’s physics graduates at Michigan State University, 21% were women (5) and 79% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, above the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at Michigan State University
Among the 24 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University, higher than the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Michigan State University
This Physics program at Michigan State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 91 |
| Elementary Particle Physics | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates
Those who complete Physics program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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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