by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at U of Michigan. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’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 physical sciences, placing at #81 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 81 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan | 3 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 63 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 178 |
| Master’s | 89 |
| Doctoral | 125 |
The physical sciences field at U of Michigan breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 144 |
| Physics | 111 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 74 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 36 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor handed out 89 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 65 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,552 | $75,552 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. About 48% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor conferred 125 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. About 42% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 12 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at U of Michigan. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 178 |