by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU as a strong choice for ecology & systematics biology, coming in at #53 out of 132 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in ecology & systematics biology at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in ecology & systematics biology.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for ecology & systematics biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Ecology & Systematics Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $46,107 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, ecology & systematics biology students accumulate a median of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 85% 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 ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU conferred 48 bachelor’s completions in environmental biology recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology | 1 |
