by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at MSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Master’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 #219 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 219 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Michigan | 3 of 27 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 of 165 |
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 handed out 10 master’s degrees in general biology.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 69 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at MSU were Asian. Approximately 30% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MSU granted 9 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (33%).
MSU conferred 1 master’s completion in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 10 doctoral degrees in general biology.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 60% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU granted 6 doctoral degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
MSU granted 4 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at MSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 592 |