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Best Physics Schools in Michigan

2023 Best Physics Schools in Michigan

8 Colleges
$38,829 Avg Salary
$24,625 Avg Student Debt

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 fairly large public school located in the medium-sized 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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#2

Hope College

Holland, MI

Out of the 8 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Hope College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Holland, Hope is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Michigan State University is a great place for physics students. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a very 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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The excellent programs at Grand Valley State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Michigan. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Michigan University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physics Schools in Michigan list. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a large student population.

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Eastern Michigan University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physics programs. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public school with a large student population.

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#7

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, MI

With a ranking of #7, Kalamazoo College did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students. K College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Kalamazoo.

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#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physics programs. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Physics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 393
Illinois 483
Indiana 255
Wisconsin 264

Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to A. T. Service.

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