by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for biological science. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 97 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is an increase of 233% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
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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Of the 10 biological science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan State, about 40% were men and 60% 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, 80% 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 biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State biological science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 66 |
| Computational Science | 61 |
| Sustainability Science | 59 |
| International Studies | 56 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.