General Biology at East Mississippi Community College
If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at East Mississippi Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Mississippi Community College is in Scooba, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 general biology degrees were awarded at East Mississippi Community College.
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Online Class Availability at East Mississippi Community College
Distance learning is available at East Mississippi Community College. Among 3,841 students, 1,530 (40%) studied exclusively online and 1,214 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at East Mississippi Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at East Mississippi Community College are 59% women (17) and 41% men (12).
General Biology Associate’s Program at East Mississippi Community College
Of the 29 associate’s general biology graduates at East Mississippi Community College, 59% were women (17) and 41% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at East Mississippi Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at East Mississippi Community College, below the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at East Mississippi Community College
This General Biology program at East Mississippi Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 29 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at East Mississippi Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology 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 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
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.