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2023 Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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Finding the Best General Biology Master's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general biology was ranked 5th in Mississippi. In fact, 1,380 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Mississippi to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi

Check out the biology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Master's in General Biology

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the best school for general biology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Mississippi. Mississippi State is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State.

Full General Biology at Mississippi State University Report

#2

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

Out of the 7 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full General Biology at Mississippi College Report

#3

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Carey University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

University of Mississippi

University, MS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Mississippi. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Ole Miss is a very large public school located in the town of University.

Full General Biology at University of Mississippi Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Southern Mississippi is a great place for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

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Jackson State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree general biology programs. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Jackson.

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#7

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the remote area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public school with a small student population.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 3,494
Virginia 3,513
North Carolina 3,666
Florida 6,451
Tennessee 1,542
Kentucky 1,146
South Carolina 1,776
Louisiana 1,529
Arkansas 891
Alabama 1,940
West Virginia 526

One of 14 majors within the area of study, general biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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