2027 Best Physics Schools in Michigan
Physics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their physics programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for physics students.
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Best Schools for Physics in Michigan
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Physics
Our analysis ranked University Of Michigan Ann Arbor the best school in the country for a degree in physics. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 100 physics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physics degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $74,302 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree.
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Wayne State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physics, ranking #2. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 28 physics degrees were awarded at Wayne State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $55,469. Wayne State University graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans.
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Michigan State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best physics schools. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 109 physics degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their physics degree from Michigan State University earn around $56,792 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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