by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at WMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU highly for physical sciences, ranked #213 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 213 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan | 4 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 of 63 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This physical sciences area of study at WMU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 27 |
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Physics | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University handed out 14 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
WMU is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 57% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at WMU are 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 Western Michigan University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
WMU is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at WMU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in physical sciences.
WMU has not been ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in physical sciences from WMU were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 24 |
| Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 4 |