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. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with genetics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Genetics Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in genetics from Michigan State. This makes it the #30 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in genetics in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Genetics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,713 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,800 for all genetics students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the genetics program at Michigan State is $507 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in genetics from Michigan State. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% 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 bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State genetics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in genetics from Michigan State in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 540 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 277 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 142 |
| Zoology | 129 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 90 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.