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2023 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

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$89,430 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Physics Master's Degree 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 Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan

Check out the physics master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Michigan Schools for a Master's in Physics

Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Michigan. U-M is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor.

Full Physics at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Michigan State University is a great place for physics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a very large student population.

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Out of the 5 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Michigan University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a large student population.

Read full report on Physics at Western Michigan University

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Michigan University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public college with a large student population.

Full Physics at Eastern Michigan University Report

#5

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wayne State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Physics at Wayne State University Report

Best Physics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Physics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

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 5 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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