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Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan

415 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

A Physical Sciences major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Michigan

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 206
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 206
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 206
Master’s Degree 203
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a physical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 48.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.2%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 47,770 people employed in jobs related to a physical sciences degree, compared to 1,844,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Michigan

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $92,640 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Michigan that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 66% of students get financical aid.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,058. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,533 after earning their degree at this institution.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 60% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

91% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,449. 93% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Physical Sciences Careers in MI

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $72,250
Geoscientists 16% $0
Engineering Professors 15% $100,320
Environmental Science Professors 13% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $86,450
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $63,970
Materials Scientists 11% $80,450
Chemistry Professors 10% $87,200
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $93,740
Physicists 9% $81,650
Professors 9% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $127,230
Hydrologists 8% $76,510
Chemists 8% $73,470
Physical Scientists 8% $98,050
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 5% $82,690

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Engineering 3,043
Computer & Information Sciences 1,053
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 900
Mathematics & Statistics 410
Engineering Technologies 328
Architecture/Urban Planning 253
Natural Resources & Conservation 243
Agriculture 212

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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