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. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for neurobiology. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 181 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 255 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 234 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $27,183. This is less than $31,687, which is the national median of all neurobiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the neurobiology program at Michigan State is $492 per month.
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 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 255 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Michigan State. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Michigan State does not offer an online option for its neurobiology 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in neurobiology from Michigan State in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 540 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 142 |
| Zoology | 129 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 90 |
| Genetics | 90 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.