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Physical Sciences at Western Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a physical sciences school? To help you decide if Western Michigan University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's physical sciences program.

WMU is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has a total student population of 19,887. Of the 3,747 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 2021, 40 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.

WMU Physical Sciences Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Physical Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
  • Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
  • Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at WMU

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

WMU does offer online education options in physical sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

WMU Physical Sciences Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at WMU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The physical sciences major at WMU 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.

Ranking Type Rank
11
48

In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WMU. This makes it the #94 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 11 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #137 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Physical Sciences Student Demographics at WMU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Western Michigan University.

WMU Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

33% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.

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About 73% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at WMU 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 Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 29
International Students 10
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

WMU Physical Sciences Master’s Program

24% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 24% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 10
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

WMU also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 11 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 Western Michigan University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Geological & Earth Sciences 37
Chemistry 21
Physics 20

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 Western Michigan University.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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