2023 Best Physics Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Physics School for You
In 2020-2021, 344 degrees and certificates were awarded to physics students who went to a Michigan college or university. This makes it the #74 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Physics Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Michigan to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Physics Schools in Michigan
The colleges and universities below are the best for physics majors pursuing a .
Top Michigan Schools in Physics
Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the best school in Michigan for physics students. U-M is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.
On average, physics graduates from U-M take out $21,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hope College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in Michigan list. Located in the small city of Holland, Hope is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that physics majors at Michigan State take out is $28,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $332.
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Out of the 8 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. GVSU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Allendale.
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The excellent programs at Western Michigan University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Michigan. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a large student population.
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Eastern Michigan University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public school with a large student population.
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Kalamazoo College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physics programs. K College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Kalamazoo.
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Wayne State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 393 |
| Illinois | 483 |
| Indiana | 255 |
| Wisconsin | 264 |
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Physics Related Rankings by Major
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Physics
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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