by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in genetics at MSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Doctoral 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 #33 out of 42 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Schools | 33 of 42 |
| 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University handed out 4 master’s degrees in genetics.
MSU is not yet ranked for genetics at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in genetics from MSU were women.
The largest share of genetics master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 75% 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU conferred 4 master’s completions in plant genetics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 10 doctoral degrees in genetics.
MSU ranks competitively among schools offering genetics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of genetics doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of genetics doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. About 50% 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU conferred 6 doctoral degrees in plant genetics in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
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 Genetics | 82 |