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. Find out how Rust College compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Rust College holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #1,043 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Mississippi.
During the most recent reporting year, Rust College conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Rust College earn a median of $29,520 a year. This is higher than $29,053, the median for all majors at Rust College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Rust College, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,500 in student loans. This is lower than $28,250, the typical median for all majors at Rust College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,900 | $11,385 |
| Fees | $1,880 | $1,880 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Rust College are Black or African American. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rust College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| 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 Rust College.
This general biology program at Rust College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 18 |
Rust College conferred 18 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (94%).