by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Michigan Tech. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Michigan Tech as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #35 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 35 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan | 1 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 63 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at Michigan Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 22 |
The physical sciences area of study at Michigan Tech covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 26 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 23 |
| Chemistry | 19 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 3 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan Technological University handed out 15 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Michigan Tech is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Michigan Tech were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan Technological University awarded 14 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Michigan Tech is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Michigan Tech are Non-Resident Alien. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan Technological University awarded 22 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Michigan Tech is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 59% of physical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Michigan Tech were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Michigan Tech. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |