by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Wayne State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Physics Schools | 140 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from Wayne State. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #134 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wayne State paid an average of $1,304 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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The physics program at Wayne State awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Wayne 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
The physics program at Wayne State awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 81 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Materials Sciences | 9 |
| Other Physical Science | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.