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2025 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

2 Colleges in Michigan
52 Master's Degrees
If you plan on getting your master's degree in physics, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #70 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 52 master's degrees in physics to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physics students working on their master's degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Physics in Michigan

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for physics students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Michigan Schools for a Master's in Physics

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15 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Michigan - Ann Arbor if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physics. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
17 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Michigan State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in physics. Michigan State is a very large public university located in the small city of East Lansing.More information about a master’s in physics from Michigan State University

Best Physics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 221 77
Ohio 207 73
Indiana 191 42
Wisconsin 173 44

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One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Physics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Physics 46
Other Physics 6

Majors Similar to Physics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 77
Geological & Earth Sciences 30
Materials Sciences 7
Astronomy & Astrophysics 5
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 2

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