Here is an overview of the graduate program in chemistry at MSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU as a strong choice for chemistry, placing at #326 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 326 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Michigan | 10 of 11 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 47 of 54 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in chemistry at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University handed out 6 master’s degrees in chemistry.
MSU has not been ranked for chemistry 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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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 30 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
MSU is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 53% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 35 |