Physics at Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$80,184
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$80,184
Physics
National Average
$98,459
All schools, same program
School Average
$60,964
All programs at Michigan State University
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
24
Completers (IPEDS)
195
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$80,184
Median Earnings
Physics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | $156,509 | — |
| University of Arizona | $145,047 | — |
| University of California-Irvine | $141,226 | — |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $128,408 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $112,736 | — |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $109,785 | — |
| University of California-Davis | $104,749 | — |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $95,688 | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $93,792 | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $87,754 | — |
Other Programs at Michigan State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $147,253 | $78,686 |
| Medicine | $126,484 | $251,502 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $121,188 | $51,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $120,834 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $112,403 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,863 | $48,355 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $107,073 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $104,887 | $177,857 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $102,697 | $30,375 |
| Food Science and Technology | $100,734 | $28,404 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.