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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, U-M came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 184.99999999999997 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from U-M. This makes it the #11 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 93 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U-M was $2,458 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 185 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 9 |
U-M does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
The physical sciences program at U-M awarded 68 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 122 |
| Physics | 120 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 80 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 29 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,557 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,287 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 484 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 352 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 169 |
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