2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Physics Doctor'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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physics program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan
Check out the physics doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Michigan.
Most Popular Michigan Schools for a Doctorate in Physics
Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the most popular school in Michigan for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. U-M is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor.
Women make up 43% of the physics majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Michigan State University is a great place for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a very large student population.
About 9% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 91% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan Technological University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Michigan University is a great place for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in physics at WMU, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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Central Michigan University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 393 |
| Illinois | 483 |
| Indiana | 255 |
| Wisconsin | 264 |
Majors Related to Physics
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 6 schools only.
- 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.