by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how MSU stacks up against peers offering general education.
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MSU is in the top 10% of the country for general education. Specifically, it ranked #32 out of 114 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in general education.
General Education students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU earn a median of $47,647 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, general education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
Learn more about MSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 9% of general education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of general education bachelor’s 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 bachelor’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 32% of general education master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of general education master’s degree graduates at MSU are 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 master’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general education majors at Michigan State University.
The general education program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 97 |
MSU granted 97 degrees in education, general in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.