by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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Michigan State was ranked #30 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Michigan State. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 35 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $42,255. This is higher than $37,104, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $28,481 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at Michigan State is $655 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Michigan State University.
The chemistry program at Michigan State awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% 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 bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from Michigan State. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
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 master's in chemistry.
| 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 78 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 22 |
| Materials Sciences | 11 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
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