by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Mississippi State University compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Mississippi State University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #513 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mississippi State University conferred 119 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,302 a year. This is lower than $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Mississippi State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,313 in student loans. This is below $23,833, the typical median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 22% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in general biology from Mississippi State University were women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Mississippi State University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Mississippi State University.
This general biology program at Mississippi State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 142 |
Mississippi State University conferred 142 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
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