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General Biology at Jackson State University

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Jackson State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Jackson State University sits in Jackson, MS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 73 general biology graduations were recorded at Jackson State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Jackson State University

Many students take online classes at Jackson State University. Of 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Jackson State University

Rankings can help you compare Jackson State University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#15 of 18
Best Value	Mississippi	#16 of 18
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#192 of 293
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#268 of 296
Best Value	Nationwide	#811 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1202 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Jackson State University

Those who finish Jackson State University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$23,341
2 years	$21,632
3 years	$30,151
4 years	$33,858
5 years	$45,403

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Jackson State University report median earnings of $33,858, compared with $41,612 for all Jackson State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Jackson State University stands at $29,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Jackson State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Jackson State University are 82% women (60) and 18% men (13).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Jackson State University

Of the 73 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Jackson State University, 82% were women (60) and 18% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	62
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 90% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, above the national average of 47%.*

*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 Jackson State University

The General Biology program at Jackson State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	73

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Jackson State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.