by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for biochemistry. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 281 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Michigan State. This makes it the #84 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,243 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allbiochemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $52,823 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at Michigan State is $721 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
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Of the 83 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan State, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Michigan State does not offer an online option for its biochemistry 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 540 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 277 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 142 |
| Zoology | 129 |
| Genetics | 90 |
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