General Biology at Mississippi College
If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Mississippi College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mississippi College sits in Clinton, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 109 general biology degrees were awarded at Mississippi College.
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Online Class Availability at Mississippi College
Distance learning is available at Mississippi College. Of 4,164 students, 456 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,507 (36%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Mississippi College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi College’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #10 of 18 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #17 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #191 of 296 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #193 of 293 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #801 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1018 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Mississippi College
Graduates of Mississippi College’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 | $20,888 |
| 2 years | $20,977 |
| 3 years | $31,084 |
| 4 years | $51,769 |
| 5 years | $59,913 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Mississippi College earn a median of $51,769, compared with $52,825 for all Mississippi College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from Mississippi College comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Mississippi College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Mississippi College are 61% women (67) and 39% men (42).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Mississippi College
Among the 59 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Mississippi College, 56% were women (33) and 44% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi College, lower than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Mississippi College
Among the 50 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Mississippi College, 68% were women (34) and 32% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Mississippi College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 54% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Mississippi College, 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 Mississippi College
This General Biology program at Mississippi College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 35 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 74 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Mississippi College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.