by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Alcorn State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Alcorn State University highly for general biology, placing at #1,182 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,182 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Mississippi | 14 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 249 of 294 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Alcorn State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 107 |
| Master’s | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Alcorn State University awarded 107 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Alcorn State University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Alcorn State University earn a median of $36,598 a year. This is below $49,587, the median for all majors at Alcorn State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Alcorn State University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $30,500 in student loans. This is above $30,036, the typical median for all majors at Alcorn State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,566 | $8,105 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Alcorn State University are Black or African American. Roughly 98% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Alcorn State University granted 107 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (98%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Alcorn State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 18 |
