by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for biochemistry. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 441 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Michigan State. This makes it the #84 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2021, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,979 a year. This is higher than $30,485, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $22,774 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,331 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at Michigan State is $721 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Michigan State University.
Of the 91 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from Michigan State in 2020-2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from Michigan State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 484 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 263 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 141 |
| Zoology | 114 |
| Genetics | 88 |
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