by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how MSU compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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MSU is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #205 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 19 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Michigan | 21 |
| College Major Best Value | 21 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 23 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 80 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 86 |
| College Major Best Value | 86 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 592 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $58,207 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, general biology students accumulate a median of $26,849 in student loans. This is higher than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 64% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 93 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 380 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 41 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at MSU were Asian. Approximately 30% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 60% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Michigan State University.
This general biology program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 597 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 15 |
MSU awarded 597 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
MSU conferred 15 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).