Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Rust College
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at Rust College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rust College is located in Holly Springs, MS.
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Studying Online at Rust College
Many students take online classes at Rust College. Of 467 students, 27 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 62 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Rust College
Use these rankings to compare Rust College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #9 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #18 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 301 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #297 of 304 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #410 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1309 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Rust College
Graduates of Rust College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,652 |
| 2 years | $17,595 |
| 3 years | $27,486 |
| 4 years | $29,520 |
| 5 years | $32,893 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Rust College report median earnings of $29,520, compared with $29,053 for all Rust College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Rust College is $25,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Rust College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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.