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. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 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 genetics, coming in at #24 out of 34 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Schools | 24 of 34 |
| Best Genetics Schools in Michigan | 2 of 2 |
| Best Genetics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 9 |
Here is each degree level granted in genetics at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 82 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 82 bachelor’s degrees in genetics.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for genetics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
Genetics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,229 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, genetics students accumulate a median of $25,125 in student loans. This is lower 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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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of genetics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of genetics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 68% 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
MSU conferred 82 bachelor’s completions in molecular genetics in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
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 Genetics | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Genetics | 10 |
