by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU as a strong choice for physics, placing at #158 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 158 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Michigan | 2 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 of 25 |
The following degree levels are available for physics at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
MSU is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
Physics students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU report a median salary of $59,536 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, physics graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
Learn more about MSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 84% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physics | 4 |
