# University of Michigan-Ann Arbor: Physics (bachelor's)

Ann Arbor, MI. IPEDS 170976, CIP 40.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor/majors/physics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,019
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,293 (U.S. median for this major: $78,569 across 107 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,250 (U.S. median $23,490)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,724

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,293 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,043 | $4,308 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $1,878 | $7,756 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $4,895 | $20,216 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $10,869 | $44,889 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $26,517 | $109,515 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Physics at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $92,293 | $22,250 | $13,138 | 93% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $63,780 Ann Arbor, MI, $66,030 MI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $144,200 Ann Arbor, MI, $129,070 MI, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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