by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU among the top schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics, ranked #116 out of 287 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for biochemistry & biophysics at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 121 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
MSU is in the top 10% of the country for biochemistry & biophysics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Biochemistry & Biophysics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $58,900 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, biochemistry & biophysics students accumulate a median of $22,774 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 63% 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 biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 8 |
MSU conferred 82 bachelor’s completions in biochemistry and molecular biology recently — 49% to women and 51% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
MSU granted 39 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 7 |
