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Genetics at Michigan State University

Genetics at Michigan State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Genetics, consider the program at Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 96 genetics graduations were recorded at Michigan State University.

Studying Online at Michigan State University

Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Among 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Genetics Rankings at Michigan State University

Rankings can help you compare Michigan State University’s Genetics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #2 of 2
Best Value Michigan #2 of 2
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #8 of 9
Best Value Nationwide #23 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #36 of 41

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #2 of 2
Best Value Michigan #2 of 2
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #8 of 9
Best Value Nationwide #23 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #36 of 41

Earnings for Genetics Graduates from Michigan State University

Students who complete Michigan State University’s Genetics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Genetics at Michigan State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,587
2 years $31,127
3 years $42,575
4 years $50,229
5 years $59,887

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Genetics graduates from Michigan State University report median earnings of $50,229, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Genetics earnings compared with all majors at Michigan State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Genetics graduates from Michigan State University stands at $25,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Genetics graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Genetics graduates at Michigan State University are 75% women (72) and 25% men (24).

Genetics Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

Among the 82 bachelor’s genetics graduates at Michigan State University, 74% were women (61) and 26% were men (21).

Michigan State University gender breakdown of Genetics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 56
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 3
Asian 11
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Genetics majors at Michigan State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 28%.*

Genetics Master’s Program at Michigan State University

Among the 4 master’s genetics graduates at Michigan State University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

Michigan State University gender breakdown of Genetics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Genetics majors at Michigan State University

Genetics Doctoral Program at Michigan State University

Among the 10 doctoral genetics degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

Michigan State University gender breakdown of Genetics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Genetics majors at Michigan State University

Minority students account for 10% of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 18%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Genetics Concentrations at Michigan State University

The Genetics program at Michigan State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Genetics 4
Molecular Genetics 82
Plant Genetics 10

Highest-Paying Careers for Genetics Graduates

Students who finish Genetics program at Michigan State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Genetics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other $79,550
Genetic Counselors $58,726
Biologists $54,070

References

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