PhD in Applied Physics

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

30

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

2%

Two or more races:

3%

Asian:

20%

Black or African American:

6%

Hispanic or Latino:

13%

White:

56%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

80%

Job Placement

80%

Top recruiters

Accenture

KPMG

EY

IBM

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Morgan Stanley

Oracle

McKinsey

Apple

Facebook

SAP

NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

SpaceX

Dell Technologies

Meta

PWC

American Express

First Quantum Minerals

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$55,100 / year

Overall Cost

$70,100 / year

FAQs

• Who do I contact if I'm locked out of my U-M Friend Account?
  
  Contact the Rackham Graduate School Office of Admissions at 734-764-8129 (option 4), or email [email protected].
• How much is the application fee?
  
  Information about the application fee is available at the Rackham Graduate School Website. The Department of Economics has a procedure for applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who may need an application Fee Waiver. If you are in this category and would like to request a fee waiver, please email [email protected].
• How can I verify whether supporting documents have arrived?
  
  You can check Wolverine Access for information on whether supporting documents have been received. Please check your Wolverine Access Friend Account under "New and Prospective Student Business" to view which items have been received for your application. Please do not email the department regarding which items sent to the Rackham Graduate School have been received. Check your Wolverine Access Friend Account or email [email protected]. If you need help setting up your Friend Account, Rackham has a helpful resource here.
• Can I submit letters of recommendation letters from employers instead of faculty?
  
  The strongest letters of recommendation are written by people who have earned a PhD in economics and are thus familiar with the rigors of the doctoral program. The letter writer should provide their judgment of your ability to be successful in a doctoral program. Employers who satisfy these criteria can often provide unique and valuable references.
• Can I submit more than 3 letters of recommendation?
  
  Our requirement is three letters of recommendation for each application. We ask that all applicants keep their applications to only three letters of recommendation to allow for a smooth, fair review of all applications. Please have these letters submitted via your Rackham Graduate School application only. Each letter must be officially received through ApplyWeb/CollegeNet by 11:59pm EST on January 5. Please communicate this requirement to your letter writers. The department will not be reminding recommenders of this deadline.
• Should I submit a transcript if I'm enrolled for the fall term?
  
  If you are currently enrolled, you do NOT need to submit the fall term transcript with your grade(s) posted on it. If a transcript is requested, you will be contacted personally by email by the department. Please do not send updated transcripts with fall term grades without our specific request.
• Do applicants need to send a transcript from every school attended?
  
  The Admissions Committee will review uploaded transcripts with university logs through ApplyWeb/CollegeNET for each bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree earned or in progress. If you receive a recommendation for admissions, and official transcript must be sent directory from the Registrar’s Office to the Rackham Graduate School
• Do applicants need to submit a self‐calculated GPA?
  
  It is not necessary for students who have attended a post‐secondary institution that does not include a school‐calculated GPA to include such a calculation. However, it is helpful to submit a class rank if that documentation is provided by the institution.
• Must international applicants submit a TOEFL score report?
  
  The TOEFL is valid for two years; Rackham Graduate School waives the TOEFL requirement for any applicant who is a non‐native English speaker who has earned a degree or will have earned a degree from an English‐speaking institution before entering our doctoral program. The official requirements are listed on the Rackham Graduate School's website for test scores. Minimum acceptable scores are listed, however competitive applicants have a TOEFL iBT score of 100 or higher overall. Do not send a paper copy of your score report; any received will be discarded.
• What happens if my official test scores or letters of recommendation arrive after the January 5 deadline?
  
  All items for your application must be received by 11:59pm EST on January 5 through the CollegeNet/ApplyWeb system including all letters of recommendation. Test scores (TOEFL, IELTS) must be at the Rackham Graduate School on file for you by January 5. Application review begins soon after.
• Must applicants submit a GRE score report?
  
  Starting with the 2022-2023 Admission season, the GRE will no longer be accepted and therefore does not need to be submitted.