by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #217 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 217 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Michigan | 3 of 27 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 592 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 592 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $58,207 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, general biology students accumulate a median of $26,849 in student loans. This is higher than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 64% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 93 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 380 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 41 |
MSU granted 592 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
