Biology Studies at Michigan State University

We'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, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological sciences.

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Biology Studies Degrees Available at Michigan State

Michigan State Biological Sciences Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological sciences majors, Michigan State came in at #38. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	5
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	6
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	9
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	21
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	22
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	23
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	34
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	34
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	35
Best Biology Studies Schools	38
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	39
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	87
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	217
Best Biology Studies Colleges for Veterans	221
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	378
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies	393
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	596
Highest Paid Biology Studies Graduates	608

Popularity of Biological Sciences at Michigan State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 477 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 412 degrees were handed out.

Biological Sciences Student Diversity at Michigan State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at Michigan State University.

Michigan State Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 477 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from Michigan State. About 34% were men and 66% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 biological sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	58
Black or African American	33
Hispanic or Latino	26
White	327
Non-Resident Aliens	5
Other Races	28

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Biomedical Sciences	6

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References

National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
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