by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at MSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU highly for physical sciences, ranked #383 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 383 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan | 9 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 50 of 63 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 62 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
The physical sciences area of study at MSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 95 |
| Chemistry | 71 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 41 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 13 |
| Materials Sciences | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 37 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
MSU ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 78% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 54% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 62 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
MSU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 63% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at MSU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 44% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 11 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
MSU is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 11 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in physical sciences from MSU identified as men.
The largest share of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at MSU are White. About 73% 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 graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at MSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 119 |