Below are the key facts about this program at MC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at MC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 50 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi College awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
MC is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at MC report a median salary of $51,769 a year. This is lower than $52,825, the median for all majors at MC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MC, general biology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,510, the typical median for all majors at MC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,900 | $21,000 |
| Fees | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at MC are White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
MC conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
MC granted 19 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 50 |