by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of physics. Combined, these schools handed out 217 bachelor's degrees in physics to qualified students.
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The physics bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physics program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physics students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in physics.
It is hard to beat University of Michigan - Ann Arbor if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in physics. U-M is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.
Those physics students who get their bachelor's degree from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make $3,900 more than the typical physics student.
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It's hard to beat Michigan State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in physics. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population.
Soon after graduation, physics bachelor's recipients usually make about $34,929 at the beginning of their careers.
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It's difficult to beat Kalamazoo College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in physics. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, K College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Kalamazoo College
Western Michigan University is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in physics. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Western Michigan University
Eastern Michigan is a large public university located in the suburb of Ypsilanti.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Eastern Michigan University
Wayne State is a very large public university located in the city of Detroit.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Wayne State University
Located in the city of Holland, Hope is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Hope College
GVSU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Allendale.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Grand Valley State University
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Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 208 |
| Other Physics | 7 |
| Condensed Matter & Materials Physics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 367 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 155 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 44 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 21 |
| Other Physical Science | 11 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
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