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General Biology in Mississippi

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General Biology Schools in Mississippi

1,380 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Biology is the 5th most popular major out of a total 235 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 941
Associate Degree 217
Master’s Degree 213
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 37.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 47.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Mississippi

There are 10,040 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Mississippi

Biology grads earn an average of $75,300 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,190. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. A typical student attending Ole Miss will pay a net price of $12,161. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

#4

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,087 after earning their degree at this institution.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,441 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,665 a year.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $25,764 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,187.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

An average student at William Carey University will pay a net price of $14,284. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,051 a year.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,541 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,296.

General Biology Careers in MS

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $68,630
Medical Scientists 10% $43,630
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Biological Scientists 0% $75,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Biochemistry & Biophysics 151
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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