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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Michigan State University

1,273 Bachelor's Degrees
79 Master's Degrees
61 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available at Michigan State

Michigan State Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, Michigan State came in at #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools 6
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 23
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 25
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 27
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 38
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 51

Popularity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Michigan State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 1273 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 1,229 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 79 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Michigan State. This makes it the #61 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 61 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Michigan State Cost?

$17,270 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$48,778 Average Student Debt

Michigan State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $16,930 $43,700
Fees $340 $340
Books and Supplies $1,334 $1,334
On Campus Room and Board $11,754 $11,754
On Campus Other Expenses $3,592 $3,592

Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.

Michigan State Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 1,273 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 165
Black or African American 87
Hispanic or Latino 69
White 860
Non-Resident Aliens 28
Other Races 64

Does Michigan State Offer an Online BS in Biological & Biomedical Sciences?

Michigan State does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.

Michigan State Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 64 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Michigan State in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 50
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 0

Michigan State Biological & Biomedical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Michigan State University.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors

Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 540
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 277
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 142
Zoology 129
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 90
Genetics 90
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 69
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 68
Pharmacology & Toxicology 39
Botany/Plant Biology 22
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 5
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 972
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 558
Engineering Technologies 234
Natural Resources & Conservation 231
Physical Sciences 217

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