Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of Southern Mississippi
If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, take a look at what University of Southern Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern Mississippi sits in Hattiesburg, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 50 ecology & systematics biology graduations were recorded at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Mississippi
Many students take online classes at University of Southern Mississippi. Among 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Mississippi’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 146 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 146 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 62% women (31) and 38% men (19).
Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Of the 20 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, below the national average of 31%.*
Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Among the 27 master’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, 59% were women (16) and 41% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 18 |
Minority students account for 4% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, below the national average of 33%.*
Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Of the 3 doctoral ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Ecology & Systematics Biology Concentrations at University of Southern Mississippi
The Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Southern Mississippi offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Biology | 29 |
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics. | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Southern Mississippi work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
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
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