by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in physics from Michigan State. This makes it the #50 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,400 a year. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, physics students borrow a median amount of $51,441 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,407 for all physics majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Michigan State. About 13% of these graduates were women and the other 87% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Michigan State does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 physics majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 75 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 23 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
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