by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how MSU compares to other colleges that offer ecology & systematics biology.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering ecology & systematics biology. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 91 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in ecology & systematics biology.
Ecology & Systematics Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $46,107 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, ecology & systematics biology students accumulate a median of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 85% 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 ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of ecology & systematics biology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of ecology & systematics biology master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 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 ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 8% of ecology & systematics biology doctoral degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of ecology & systematics biology doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 77% 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 ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology & systematics biology majors at Michigan State University.
This ecology & systematics biology program at MSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Biology | 48 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 12 |
| Epidemiology | 5 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 1 |
MSU conferred 48 degrees in environmental biology in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
MSU granted 12 degrees in ecology and evolutionary biology recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
MSU conferred 5 completions in epidemiology in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
MSU granted 1 completion in ecology, evolution, systematics and population biology, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).