2023 Most Popular General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for biology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular Mississippi Schools for a Master's in General Biology
Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi College the most popular school in Mississippi for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 57% of the biology majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mississippi State University is a great place for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Mississippi State.
Women make up 75% of the biology majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Carey University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular 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 school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 16 students majoring in biology at William Carey University, 44% are male and 56% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Jackson State University is a great place for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Jackson.
Of the 13 students majoring in biology at Jackson State, 8% are male and 92% are female.
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Out of the 7 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the # 5 spot on the list. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
Women make up 78% of the biology majors at the school.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Alcorn State University is a great place for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 9 students majoring in biology at Alcorn State, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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University of Mississippi came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the town of University.
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Request InformationBest General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular 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 |
Majors Related to Biology
One of 14 majors within the area of study, general biology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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).
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