by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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WSU is not currently ranked nationwide for its physics program.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Physics Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Physics Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 24 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 24 |
| Best Value Physics Schools | 134 |
| College Major Best Value | 134 |
| Best Physics Schools | 227 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 227 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
Learn more about WSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 80% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at WSU are Non-Resident Alien. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physics majors at Wayne State University.