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General Biology at University of Southern Mississippi

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at University of Southern Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Southern Mississippi sits in Hattiesburg, MS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 116 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Southern Mississippi.

Online Class Availability at University of Southern Mississippi

Many students take online classes at University of Southern Mississippi. Of 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) studied exclusively online and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#5 of 18
Best Value	Mississippi	#11 of 18
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#97 of 293
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#121 of 296
Best Value	Nationwide	#446 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#781 of 1,249

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#5 of 18
Best Value	Mississippi	#11 of 18
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#97 of 293
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#121 of 296
Best Value	Nationwide	#446 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#781 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi

Students who complete University of Southern Mississippi’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$22,817
2 years	$27,476
3 years	$34,611
4 years	$38,258
5 years	$52,007

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from University of Southern Mississippi take home a median $38,258, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from University of Southern Mississippi stands at $23,213.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 68% women (79) and 32% men (37).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi

Among the 102 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, 71% were women (72) and 29% were men (30).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	64
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	26
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi

Among the 10 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 10% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, below the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Southern Mississippi

Of the 4 doctoral general biology graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, above the national average of 26%.*

*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 University of Southern Mississippi

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

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	112
General Biomedical Sciences	4

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at University of Southern Mississippi work across a variety of fields. 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.