Biology Studies at William Carey University
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at William Carey University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William Carey University sits in Hattiesburg, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 38 biology studies degrees were granted at William Carey University.
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Studying Online at William Carey University
Online coursework is an option at William Carey University. Among 5,321 students, 1,850 (35%) studied exclusively online and 1,311 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at William Carey University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at William Carey University are 68% women (26) and 32% men (12).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at William Carey University
Of the 38 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at William Carey University, 68% were women (26) and 32% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at William Carey University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at William Carey University, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at William Carey University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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.