Molecular Genetics at Michigan State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Molecular Genetics, take a look at what Michigan State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 82 molecular genetics degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.
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Studying Online 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Molecular Genetics graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Molecular Genetics graduates at Michigan State University are 74% women (61) and 26% men (21).
Molecular Genetics Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University
Of the 82 bachelor’s molecular genetics degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 74% were women (61) and 26% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Molecular 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 |
Minority students account for 26% of Molecular Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Molecular Genetics Graduates
Graduates of the Molecular Genetics program at Michigan State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Molecular Genetics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.