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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 378 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in MS.

In terms of popularity, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Mississippi

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 341
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 26.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 47.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Mississippi

14,020 people in the state and 2,967,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological and biomedical sciences.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a biological and biomedical sciences grad in the state is $71,720, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Mississippi that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,190.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

#3

Mississippi State University

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

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,869 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at William Carey University. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

#7

Alcorn State University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. Graduates earn an average $27,087 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in MS

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Statisticians 40% $62,090
Software Applications Developers 28% $79,220
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Biological Science Professors 14% $68,630
Exercise Physiologists 13% $36,830
Medical Scientists 10% $43,630
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 6% $57,800
Computer Workers 3% $78,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists 0% $94,210
Microbiologists 0% $63,740
Biological Scientists 0% $75,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Engineering 178
Physical Sciences 162
Agriculture 143
Computer & Information Sciences 75
Natural Resources & Conservation 36
Mathematics & Statistics 30
Architecture/Urban Planning 7
Science Technologies 7

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

View Nationwide Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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