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 #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $42,728. This is higher than $38,470, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, physics students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of physics master's degrees went to men and 37% went 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 119 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 62 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 25 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
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