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Physics in Michigan

Physics Schools in Michigan

336 students earned Physics degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 56th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Michigan

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 75
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 75
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 75
Master’s Degree 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.1%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Michigan

26,700 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $98,870, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,449. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $19,884.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. 98% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,055.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,283. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Central Michigan will pay a net price of $14,630. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,614. 54% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

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Physics Careers in MI

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
High School Teachers 6% $62,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Chemistry 184
Geological & Earth Sciences 56
Materials Sciences 21
Atmospheric Sciences 15
Astronomy & Astrophysics 13

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