by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physics majors, U-M came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Physics Schools | 4 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in physics from U-M. This makes it the #13 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $53,019. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,156 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U-M was $2,458 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
Learn more about U-M tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from U-M. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the U-M physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
The physics program at U-M awarded 15 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 93% of these degrees went to men with the other 7% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 122 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 80 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 29 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.