Physical Sciences at Michigan Technological University
If you plan to study physical sciences, take a look at what Michigan Technological University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, Michigan and has a total student population of 6,873.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Michigan Tech Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Michigan Tech Physical Sciences Rankings
There were 7 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #169 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Michigan Tech
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Michigan Technological University.
Michigan Tech Physical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Michigan Technological University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
Related Majors
- Engineering Technologies
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Engineering
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for Michigan Technological University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MI | Average Salary in MI |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 24,130 | $62,950 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 10,460 | $132,810 |
| Chemists | 3,620 | $79,860 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 2,780 | $69,430 |
| Engineering Professors | 1,640 | $106,740 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Michigan Technological University Photo Services under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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