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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #445 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Southern Miss. This makes it the #222 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #204 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southern Miss paid an average of $481 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $397 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,508 | $11,508 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,664 | $11,664 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,980 | $4,980 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 139 students earned a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Southern Miss. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Southern Miss Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Southern Miss in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 126 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 157 |
| Physical Sciences | 65 |
| Engineering | 46 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 15 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.