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    Packaging (M.S.)

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    East Lansing, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $53,212.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    72%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Packaging (M.S.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $53,212 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides broad education in packaging with specialized training in areas such as product and package damage in distribution, barrier characteristics, quality preservation, mechanical properties, distribution packaging, medical packaging, human factors, environmental impacts, and packaging in business. It offers thesis and non-thesis options.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE - Optional. Although optional, GREs are highly encouraged.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min MSU Graduate School minimums (TOEFL iBT 79 regular; lower for provisional). See https://grad.msu.edu/english-language-competency for details.
    IELTS
    required
    Min MSU Graduate School minimums (IELTS 6.5 regular). See https://grad.msu.edu/english-language-competency for details.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $58,608.00
    Avg starting salary
    $18,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Packaging (M.S.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Packaging (M.S.) at Michigan State University is $53,212 across 30 required credits.
    Is Packaging (M.S.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Packaging (M.S.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Packaging (M.S.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Packaging (M.S.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Packaging (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (B) grade point average in last two years of undergraduate program
    Is Packaging (M.S.) at Michigan State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Packaging (M.S.) at Michigan State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.