Compare 8 Biological and Physical Sciences. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $45,009.
With top graduates earning $84,867, Biological and Physical Sciences stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $40K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor leads with graduates earning $84,867, well above the state average of $45,009. But the variation tells the real story—University of Michigan-Flint delivers $53,533 with a 69% acceptance rate, while Eastern Michigan produces strong outcomes at $44,389 with accessible 81% admissions.
Highest program earnings: $84,867
Strong outcomes ($53,533) with 69% acceptance
4.3% payment burden | Excellent
11.9% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $84,867 | 47 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Good | |
| #2 | $53,533 | 27 | $25,000 | Good | $12,953 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $44,389 | 137 | $25,000 | Manageable | $16,878 | High | |
| #4 | $42,954 | 49 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #5 | $41,176 | 222 | $26,188 | Challenging | $22,488 | High | |
| #6 | $39,223 | 20 | $24,500 | Challenging | $26,392 | High | |
| #7 | Hope CollegePrivate | $30,238 | 20 | $26,800 | High | $48,059 | High |
| #8 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | $23,693 | 7 | $23,250 | High | $33,900 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
