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2024 Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

5 Colleges in Michigan
203 Master's Degrees
When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in physical sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #19 out of 37 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 203 master's degrees in physical sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School for Your Master's Degree

Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Michigan The physical sciences master'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

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 colleges for physical sciences students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Physical Sciences in Michigan

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Michigan Schools for a Master's in Physical Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Michigan - Ann Arbor if you want to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. U-M is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Michigan State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Michigan State University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

Western Michigan University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Western Michigan University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Eastern Michigan University is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in physical sciences. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Ypsilanti.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Eastern Michigan University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

Wayne State is a very large public university located in the city of Detroit.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Wayne State University

Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 34 288
Indiana 33 95
Ohio 32 311
Wisconsin 31 100

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 83
Physics 65
Geological & Earth Sciences 29
Materials Sciences 12
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 8
Astronomy & Astrophysics 6

Majors Similar to Physical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 2,518
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 583
Engineering Technologies 297
Mathematics & Statistics 286
Architecture & Related Services 244
Natural Resources & Conservation 202
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 83

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