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General Biology at Michigan State University

477 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
The General Biology major is part of the biological & biomedical sciences program at Michigan State University.

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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.

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General Biology Degrees Available at Michigan State

Michigan State Biology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Michigan State came in at #37. 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 Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (With Aid) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (With Aid) 6
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (With Aid) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (With Aid) 8
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $0-$30k) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income Over $110k) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $0-$30k) 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income Over $110k) 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $30-$48k) 18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $75-$110k) 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $30-$48k) 21
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (Income $30-$48k) 22
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (Income $75-$110k) 23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $75-$110k) 23
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $30-$48k) 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $48-$75k) 28
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $75-$110k) 29
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (Income $48-$75k) 34
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $48-$75k) 34
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $48-$75k) 34
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 35
Best General Biology Schools 37
Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools 43
Highest Paid Master’s Degree General Biology Graduates 44
Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools 58
Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools 66
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology 100
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree General Biology Graduates 115
Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 118
Best General Biology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 184
Best General Biology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 211
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 220
Best General Biology Colleges for Veterans 226
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Biology 247
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for General Biology 261
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology 385
Best Value Colleges for General Biology 409
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Biology Graduates 603
Highest Paid General Biology Graduates 613

Popularity of Biology at Michigan State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 477 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 412 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from Michigan State. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Biology Graduates from Michigan State Make?

$23,885 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $23,885. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.

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How Much Student Debt Do Biology Graduates from Michigan State Have?

$26,849 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,849 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Michigan State is $599 per month.

Biology Student Diversity at Michigan State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Michigan State University.

Michigan State General Biology Bachelor’s Program

Of the 477 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Michigan State in 2020-2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 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 biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 58
Black or African American 33
Hispanic or Latino 26
White 327
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 28

Michigan State General Biology Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Michigan State. About 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 263
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 141
Zoology 114
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 96
Genetics 88

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