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Biophysics at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biophysics.

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• Student Demographics
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Biophysics Degrees Available at U-M

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biophysics
• Master’s Degree in Biophysics
• Doctorate Degree in Biophysics

U-M Biophysics Rankings

The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for biophysics list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Biophysics Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Biophysics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income Over $110k)	1
Best Biophysics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Biophysics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Biophysics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $0-$30k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income Over $110k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Biophysics Graduate Degree Schools	3
Best Biophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools	3
Best Biophysics Master’s Degree Schools	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (With Aid)	3
Best Value Colleges for Biophysics (Income Over $110k)	4
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Biophysics Graduates	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $48-$75k)	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income Over $110k)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $30-$48k)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (With Aid)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $75-$110k)	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $75-$110k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (With Aid)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $48-$75k)	7
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biophysics Graduates	7
Best Value Colleges for Biophysics (Income $75-$110k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Value Colleges for Biophysics (Income $0-$30k)	9
Best Value Colleges for Biophysics (With Aid)	9
Best Biophysics Schools	9
Best Biophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	9
Best Value Colleges for Biophysics (Income $30-$48k)	10
Best Value Colleges for Biophysics (Income $48-$75k)	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics	13
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biophysics	13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biophysics	13
Best Value Colleges for Biophysics	25
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biophysics Graduates	30
Highest Paid Biophysics Graduates	34

Popularity of Biophysics at U-M

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in biophysics. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in biophysics from U-M. This makes it the #6 most popular school for biophysics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in biophysics in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

U-M Biophysics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biophysics majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

U-M Biophysics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biophysics from U-M in 2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in biophysics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

U-M Biophysics Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biophysics from U-M in 2021 were men.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in biophysics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	1
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Majors Similar to Biophysics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Molecular Biology	228
Biochemistry	97

View All Biophysics Related Majors >

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Dwight Burdette under License

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