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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 151 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in MS.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 52nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Mississippi

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 142
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Associate Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 67.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 1.3%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 1,160 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $75,300, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Mississippi that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,538 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Ole Miss grads earn an average salary of $38,763.

#3

Millsaps College

Jackson
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $23,169.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,940. 89% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,612 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in MS

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $68,630
Medical Scientists 10% $43,630
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Microbiologists 0% $63,740
Biological Scientists 0% $75,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
General Biology 1,380
Other Biological Sciences 84
Microbiology Science & Immunology 33
Ecology & Systematics Biology 29
Botany/Plant Biology 17
Zoology 16
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 15
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 11

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View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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