Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Michigan State University
If you are interested in studying Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Michigan State University
Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Among 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Michigan State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 29 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #24 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 176 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #95 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #313 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #778 of 1,303 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 29 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #24 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 176 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #95 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #313 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #778 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Michigan State University
Students who complete Michigan State University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,375 |
| 2 years | $29,559 |
| 3 years | $40,397 |
| 4 years | $55,071 |
| 5 years | $64,086 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Michigan State University take home a median $55,071, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Michigan State University is $25,744.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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