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General Biology Schools in Mississippi

222 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Biology major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 213
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.4%
  • Black or African American: 29.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 41.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 10,040 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $75,300, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Mississippi that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MC. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $16,122. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,051 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Jackson State. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,441 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869.

#6

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at Alcorn State. 69% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,087 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $38,763 after graduation. A typical student attending Ole Miss will pay a net price of $12,161.

General Biology Careers in MS

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $68,630
Medical Scientists 10% $43,630
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Biological Scientists 0% $75,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Other Biological Sciences 84
Botany/Plant Biology 17
Zoology 16
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 11
Ecology & Systematics Biology 11
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 7
Biochemistry & Biophysics 6
Pharmacology & Toxicology 2

View all majors related to General Biology

View Nationwide General Biology Report

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