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 University of Southern Mississippi ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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University of Southern Mississippi ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #608 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi awarded 102 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi report a median salary of $38,258 a year. This is lower than $51,802, the median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Southern Mississippi, general biology 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.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Approximately 63% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| 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 University of Southern Mississippi are White. About 70% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were Asian. About 25% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 University of Southern Mississippi.
The general biology program at University of Southern Mississippi offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 112 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 |
University of Southern Mississippi awarded 112 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
University of Southern Mississippi awarded 4 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).