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Michigan State was ranked #38 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Michigan State. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 73 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Michigan State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from Michigan State. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 86 |
| Physics | 78 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 22 |
| Materials Sciences | 11 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,401 |
| Engineering | 965 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 665 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 236 |
| Engineering Technologies | 213 |
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