by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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Michigan State was ranked #34 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics 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 44 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in physics from Michigan State. This makes it the #50 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,929 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,470 for all physics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, physics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Michigan State University.
Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Michigan State in 2020-2021, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 physics majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 86 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 22 |
| Materials Sciences | 11 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
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