by our College Data Analytics TeamJump to any of the following sections:
In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general education majors, Michigan State came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 43 students received their master’s degree in general education from Michigan State. This makes it the #102 most popular school for general education master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 Michigan State awarded 143 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Master’s in general education from Michigan State in 2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 master's in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
