by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how U of Michigan compares to other colleges that offer physical sciences.
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U of Michigan is in the top 5% of the country for physical sciences. In particular, it placed #70 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor awarded 178 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Michigan report a median salary of $81,793 a year. This is lower than $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Michigan, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,542 in student loans. This is above $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. Approximately 61% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. About 48% of graduates 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. About 42% of graduates 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
This physical sciences program at U of Michigan offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 144 |
| Physics | 111 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 74 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 36 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |