by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for physical sciences students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 206 doctor's degrees in physical sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The physical sciences doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor'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 physical sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical sciences.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physical sciences. U-M is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
It's difficult to beat Michigan State University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Michigan State University
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in physical sciences has to check out Wayne State University. Wayne State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Detroit.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Wayne State University
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 101 |
| Physics | 61 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Materials Sciences | 9 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 437 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 237 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 124 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 81 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 32 |
| Engineering Technologies | 18 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 9 |
