The most popular undergraduate major at Michigan State University is Psychology followed by Social Sciences and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. A list of all 129 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Michigan State University graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 46 |
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | 7 |
| Crop Production | 1 |
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | 20 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 12 |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | 32 |
| Agricultural Communication/Journalism | 2 |
| Animal Sciences | 120 |
| Dairy Science | 30 |
| Food Science | 22 |
| Plant Sciences | 6 |
| Horticultural Science | 24 |
| Soil Science and Agronomy | 21 |
| Soil Sciences, Other | 3 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Communications Technology/Technician | 64 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 82 |
| Information Science/Studies | 6 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Education | 226 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 15 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 57 |
| Art Teacher Education | 11 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Engineering | 35 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 25 |
| Chemical Engineering | 70 |
| Civil Engineering | 69 |
| Computer Engineering | 27 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 49 |
| Materials Engineering | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 102 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 40 |
| Packaging Science | 155 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 15 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 13 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 12 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 7 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 7 |
| French Language and Literature | 14 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 58 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 1 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Child Development | 18 |
| Family and Community Services | 79 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Pre-Law Studies | 88 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 138 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 29 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 44 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 273 |
| Biochemistry | 17 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 66 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 5 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 1 |
| Microbiology | 60 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 133 |
| Entomology | 4 |
| Molecular Genetics | 43 |
| Physiology | 119 |
| Environmental Biology | 20 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 62 |
| Computational Mathematics | 1 |
| Statistics | 3 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 24 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
| Natural Resource Economics | 14 |
| Forestry | 9 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 32 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 78 |
| International/Global Studies | 100 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 49 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 18 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 162 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 13 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 5 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | 29 |
| Landscape Architecture | 22 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Astrophysics | 13 |
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Chemical Physics | 5 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 26 |
| Physics | 43 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 374 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 160 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Administration | 15 |
| Social Work | 45 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 344 |
| Anthropology | 62 |
| Economics | 170 |
| Geography | 9 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 11 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 136 |
| Political Science and Government | 115 |
| Sociology | 90 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Electrician | 15 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 30 |
| Interior Design | 39 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 29 |
| Art/Art Studies | 63 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 21 |
| Music | 4 |
| Music Performance | 17 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 4 |
| Music Pedagogy | 27 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 78 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 25 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 17 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 112 |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 7 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 4 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 93 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 191 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 181 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 243 |
| Accounting | 239 |
| Finance | 280 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 226 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 27 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 151 |
| Merchandising and Buying Operations | 75 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 95 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 314 |
| Journalism | 110 |
| Radio and Television | 24 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 140 |
| Advertising | 313 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171100 IPEDS survey data for Michigan State University.