Physics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates in physics earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Compares for Physics
All 107 colleges reporting physics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,025 | $115,381 | #2 | $54,773 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $118,649 | $112,929 | #3 | $50,933 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $110,029 | $118,041 | #1 | — |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $103,477 | $111,046 | #4 | $62,647 |
| 5 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #7 | $48,169 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #8 | $48,169 |
| 7 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $99,842 | $91,833 | #15 | $65,316 |
| 8 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $99,165 | $87,325 | #29 | — |
| 9 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $99,009 | $94,236 | #13 | — |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $96,805 | $88,086 | #22 | — |
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| 16 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $93,461 | $88,579 | #20 | — |
| 17 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $92,826 | $94,377 | #12 | $53,329 |
| 18 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $92,746 | $84,454 | #32 | $58,061 |
| 19 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $92,293 | $97,312 | #10 | $53,019 |
| 20 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $91,610 | $93,168 | #14 | — |
| 21 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $91,438 | $80,521 | #40 | $48,324 |
| 22 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $90,900 | $79,775 | #44 | $39,825 |
Other Physics Credentials at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $106,130 | — |
| Doctoral Degree | $95,584 | $141,253 | — |
Other Majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor physics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,019 one year after graduating and $92,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor rank for physics?
Among 107 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for physics ($76,786), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,148.
← All data for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.