by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at U of Michigan. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks U of Michigan among the top schools in the country for physics, ranked #71 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 71 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Michigan | 1 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 of 25 |
Here is each degree level granted in physics at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 36 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
Physics students who finish a bachelor’s at U of Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,202 a year. This is below $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
To complete a bachelor’s at U of Michigan, physics graduates take on a median debt of $22,250 in student loans. This is above $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at U of Michigan. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 36 |
