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Physical Sciences in Michigan

Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan

1,366 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Physical Sciences major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Michigan

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 807
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 243
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 243
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 243
Master’s Degree 211
Associate Degree 80
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a physical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.2%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 47,770 people employed in jobs related to a physical sciences degree, compared to 1,844,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Michigan

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $92,640 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

347 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 82% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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233 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,449.

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128 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,055. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

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78 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,884. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

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Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,567. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,283. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Michigan Tech. 87% of the teachers are full time.

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#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

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#8

Hope College

Holland
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,061 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,985. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

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Physical Sciences Careers in MI

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $86,450
Chemistry Professors 10% $87,200
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $127,230
Chemists 8% $73,470

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Engineering 8,586
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,647
Engineering Technologies 2,201
Mathematics & Statistics 1,331
Natural Resources & Conservation 964
Agriculture 673
Architecture/Urban Planning 423
Science Technologies 127

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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