by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Southern Mississippi. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Southern Mississippi among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #730 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 730 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Mississippi | 4 of 19 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 108 of 304 |
Here is each degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 122 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at University of Southern Mississippi includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 116 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 50 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 122 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
University of Southern Mississippi holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,258 a year. This is lower than $51,802, the median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Southern Mississippi, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,213 in student loans. This is lower than $25,231, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Southern Mississippi. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
