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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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.
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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Michigan State is $599 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Michigan State University.
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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 58 |
Black or African American | 33 |
Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
White | 327 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 28 |
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.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 0 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 263 |
Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 141 |
Zoology | 114 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 96 |
Genetics | 88 |
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