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 |
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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.
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%
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.
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.
Most Popular Physics Programs in MI
There are 8 colleges in Michigan that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
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.
Request InformationThis 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.
Request InformationOf 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.
Request InformationMost 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.
Request InformationThis 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.
Request Information99% 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.
Request InformationThis 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.
Request InformationMost 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.
Request InformationPhysics Careers in MI
Some of the careers physics majors go into include:
Job Title | MI Job Growth | MI Median Salary |
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High School Teachers | 6% | $62,040 |
Related Majors in Michigan
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physics.
Major | Annual Graduates in MI |
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Chemistry | 184 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 56 |
Materials Sciences | 21 |
Atmospheric Sciences | 15 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 13 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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