by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Ole Miss compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Ole Miss ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #225 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Mississippi conferred 119 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Ole Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,461 a year. This is lower than $63,600, the median for all majors at Ole Miss.
To complete a bachelor’s at Ole Miss, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $22,687, the typical median for all majors at Ole Miss.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,934 | $28,440 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Ole Miss were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Ole Miss were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in general biology from Ole Miss identified as women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Ole Miss are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of Mississippi.
This general biology program at Ole Miss breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 124 |
Ole Miss awarded 124 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).