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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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Michigan State was ranked #28 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 28 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Michigan State. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 35 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,531 a year. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at Michigan State is $655 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 |
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The chemistry program at Michigan State awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to 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, 71% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State chemistry 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.
The chemistry program at Michigan State awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
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, 75% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 93 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 23 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
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