2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best General Biology 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 Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Mississippi to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Mississippi
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Top 10 Most Popular General Biology Schools
Our analysis found Mississippi College to be the most popular school for general biology students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Located in the suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, biology graduates from MC take out $25,937 in student loans while working on their degree.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mississippi State University is a great place for general biology students. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Mississippi State.
Biology majors at Mississippi State take out an average of $23,775 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $143.
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Out of the 22 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mississippi landed the # 3 spot on the list. Ole Miss is a very large public school located in the remote town of University.
While working on their degree, biology majors at Ole Miss accumulate an average of around $23,112 in student debt.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Alcorn State University is a great place for general biology students. Located in the remote area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public college with a small student population.
On average, biology graduates from Alcorn State take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $125, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern Mississippi. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Schools in Mississippi list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Southern Miss take out is $27,322.
Jackson State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general biology programs. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Jackson.
On average, biology graduates from Jackson State take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $148.
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Schools in Mississippi ranking. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wesson.
Biology majors at Copiah-Lincoln Community College take out an average of $6,140 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on General Biology at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general biology programs. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Perkinston.
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William Carey University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general biology programs. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, biology graduates from William Carey University take out $23,991 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on General Biology at William Carey University
Delta State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the remote town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public college with a small student population.
On average, biology graduates from Delta State University take out $21,952 in student loans while working on their degree.
Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular General Biology Schools 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 22 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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