by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
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MSU is in the top 5% of the country for biochemistry & biophysics. More specifically it was ranked #109 out of 275 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 121 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
Biochemistry & Biophysics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $58,900 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, biochemistry & biophysics students accumulate a median of $22,774 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 63% of graduates 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 biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in biochemistry & biophysics from MSU identified as women.
The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 100% of graduates 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 biochemistry & biophysics.
| 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 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the biochemistry & biophysics majors at Michigan State University.
The biochemistry & biophysics program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 90 |
| Biochemistry | 39 |
MSU granted 90 completions in biochemistry and molecular biology recently — 49% to women and 51% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
MSU awarded 39 completions in biochemistry in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).