Plant Genetics at Michigan State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Plant 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, 10 plant genetics degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Michigan State University
Online coursework is an option at Michigan State University. Of 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
Take a look at the composition of Plant Genetics graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Plant Genetics graduates at Michigan State University are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).
Plant Genetics Master’s Program at Michigan State University
Among the 4 master’s plant genetics degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Genetics master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Plant Genetics Doctoral Program at Michigan State University
Among the 6 doctoral plant genetics degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Genetics doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Plant Genetics doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University, higher than the national average of 8%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Plant Genetics Graduates
Students who finish Plant Genetics program at Michigan State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Plant Genetics graduates, 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 |
| 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
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