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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Michigan State. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 73 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 136 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from Michigan State in 2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available 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, 25 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Michigan State University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 93 |
| Chemistry | 75 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 23 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,472 |
| Engineering | 972 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 558 |
| Engineering Technologies | 234 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 231 |
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