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. Also, learn how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in genetics.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering genetics. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 17 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 82 bachelor’s degrees in genetics.
Genetics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,229 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, genetics students accumulate a median of $25,125 in student loans. This is lower 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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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of genetics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of genetics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 68% 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in genetics from MSU were women.
The largest share of genetics master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 75% 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 genetics.
| 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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of genetics doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of genetics doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. About 50% 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the genetics majors at Michigan State University.
The genetics program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Molecular Genetics | 82 |
| Plant Genetics | 10 |
MSU awarded 82 completions in molecular genetics recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
MSU granted 10 completions in plant genetics in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).