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6 Biochemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 88th most popular major in the state out of a total 162 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Mississippi

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 33.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 16.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 16.7%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Mississippi

1,160 people in the state and 323,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biochemistry.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $75,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 2 colleges in Mississippi that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Graduates earn an average $38,763 after graduation. A typical student attending Ole Miss will pay a net price of $12,161.

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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in MS

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $68,630
Medical Scientists 10% $43,630
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Microbiologists 0% $63,740
Biological Scientists 0% $75,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
General Biology 222
Other Biological Sciences 84
Botany/Plant Biology 17
Zoology 16
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 11
Ecology & Systematics Biology 11
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 7
Pharmacology & Toxicology 2

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