by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU highly for physical sciences, ranked #332 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 332 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan | 7 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 62 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
The physical sciences area of study at MSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 95 |
| Chemistry | 71 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 41 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 13 |
| Materials Sciences | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 119 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
MSU is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU report a median salary of $55,122 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $28,450 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 62 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 11 |
