by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Jackson State University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Jackson State University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #1,202 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Mississippi.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Jackson State University handed out 73 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,858 a year. This is below $41,612, the median for all majors at Jackson State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Jackson State University, general biology students accumulate a median of $29,000 in student loans. This is below $32,477, the typical median for all majors at Jackson State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,270 | $8,690 |
| Fees | $275 | $3,275 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Jackson State University are Black or African American. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Jackson State University.
The general biology program at Jackson State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 73 |
Jackson State University conferred 73 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (85%).