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General Biology at Mississippi State University

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

Mississippi State University sits in Mississippi State, MS.

During the most recent reporting year, 142 general biology degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi State University

Many students take online classes at Mississippi State University. Among 23,150 students, 3,877 (17%) studied exclusively online and 6,082 (26%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Mississippi State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#3 of 18
Best Value	Mississippi	#13 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#72 of 296
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#107 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#483 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#513 of 1,249

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#3 of 18
Best Value	Mississippi	#13 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#72 of 296
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#107 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#483 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#513 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Mississippi State University

Students who complete Mississippi 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	$25,921
2 years	$30,119
4 years	$52,302
5 years	$65,609

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Mississippi State University report median earnings of $52,302, compared with $58,380 for all Mississippi State University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Mississippi State University stands at $23,313.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Mississippi State University are 79% women (112) and 21% men (30).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Mississippi State University

Among the 119 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Mississippi State University, 81% were women (96) and 19% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	91
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	15
Asian	3
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 23% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Mississippi State University

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 17% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University, lower than the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Mississippi State University

Of the 1 doctoral general biology graduates at Mississippi State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Mississippi State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 State University

The General Biology program at Mississippi State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	142

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Mississippi State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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.