Physical Sciences at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
U-M is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has a total student population of 47,907. Of the 9,144 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in 2021, 167 of them were physical sciences majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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U-M Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
U-M Physical Sciences Rankings
The physical sciences major at U-M is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2021, 87 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from U-M. This makes it the #11 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 93 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at U-M
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
U-M Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 60% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at U-M are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 100 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
U-M Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from U-M, 52% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 45 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
U-M also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 93 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
If you plan to be a physical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 119 |
| Physics | 118 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 62 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 25 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
Related Majors
- Engineering Technologies
- Architecture & Related Services
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Occupation | Jobs in MI | Average Salary in MI |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 24,130 | $62,950 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 10,460 | $132,810 |
| Chemists | 3,620 | $79,860 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 2,780 | $69,430 |
| Engineering Professors | 1,640 | $106,740 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Dwight Burdette under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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