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General Biology at Alcorn State University

General Biology at Alcorn State University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Alcorn State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Alcorn State University sits in Alcorn State, MS.

During the most recent reporting year, 125 general biology degrees were granted at Alcorn State University.

Online Class Availability at Alcorn State University

Many students take online classes at Alcorn State University. Among 2,995 students, 642 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,762 (59%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Alcorn State University

Rankings can help you compare Alcorn State University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Mississippi #12 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Mississippi #14 of 18
Best Value Southeast (Region) #113 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #252 of 296
Best Value Nationwide #529 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1166 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Alcorn State University

Those who finish Alcorn State University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Alcorn State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $21,945
2 years $20,140
3 years $37,823
4 years $36,598
5 years $45,184

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Alcorn State University report median earnings of $36,598, compared with $49,587 for all Alcorn State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Alcorn State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Alcorn State University comes in at $30,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Alcorn State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Alcorn State University are 84% women (105) and 16% men (20).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Alcorn State University

Among the 107 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Alcorn State University, 85% were women (91) and 15% were men (16).

Alcorn State University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Black / African American 105
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Alcorn State University

Minority students account for 98% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University, above the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Alcorn State University

Among the 18 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Alcorn State University, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).

Alcorn State University gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Black / African American 14
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Alcorn State University

Minority students account for 78% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University, above the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Alcorn State University

The General Biology program at Alcorn State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 125

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Alcorn State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

References

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