by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Michigan State. This makes it the #37 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2021, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,059 a year. This is higher than $32,921, which is the national median for all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $29,301 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,375 for all microbiology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Michigan State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of microbiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in 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 microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in microbiology from Michigan State in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 484 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 263 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 141 |
| Zoology | 114 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 96 |
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