by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at MSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU as a strong choice for physics, placing at #209 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 209 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Michigan | 2 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 of 27 |
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 handed out 24 master’s degrees in physics.
MSU holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 63 |
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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In the most recent graduating class, 79% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 67% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 24 doctoral degrees in physics.
MSU is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 46% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 4 graduate certificate degrees in physics.
MSU is not currently ranked for physics at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in physics from MSU were men.
The majority of physics graduate certificate degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 100% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU conferred 4 graduate certificate completions in elementary particle physics in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at MSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 43 |