by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Michigan State. This makes it the #37 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,726 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,040 for all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients.
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 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in microbiology from Michigan State. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Michigan State does not offer an online option for its microbiology 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.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology 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 |
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