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Physics Schools in Michigan

126 students earned Physics degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 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
Master’s Degree 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 61

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: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 38.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 42.9%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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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
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. Graduates earn an average $62,027 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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

71% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Wayne State grads earn an average salary of $40,269. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,106 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

#6

Central Michigan University

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,092 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

#7

Oakland University

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

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 53% of the teachers are full time.

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

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

Physics Careers in MI

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $93,740
Physicists 9% $81,650
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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