by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering physics. More specifically it was ranked #159 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Physics students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU report a median salary of $59,536 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, physics graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 84% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 74% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 67% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 46% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Michigan State University.
This physics program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Particle Physics | 4 |
MSU awarded 4 completions in elementary particle physics in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).