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General Biology at University of Mississippi

138 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
0 Doctor's Degrees
General Biology is one of the majors in the biological & biomedical sciences program at University of Mississippi.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ole Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.

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General Biology Degrees Available at Ole Miss

Ole Miss Biology Rankings

The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #222 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.

Ranking Type Rank
Best General Biology Schools 222
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 223

Popularity of Biology at Ole Miss

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from Ole Miss. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Biology Graduates from Ole Miss Make?

$21,325 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ole Miss is $21,325. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Ole Miss is $323 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biology from Ole Miss Cost?

$9,412 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$27,170 Average Student Debt

Ole Miss Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ole Miss paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $386 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,252 $26,820
Fees $160 $160
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $12,040 $12,040
On Campus Other Expenses $6,300 $6,300

Learn more about Ole Miss tuition and fees.

Ole Miss General Biology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 138 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Ole Miss in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 98
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 12

Does Ole Miss Offer an Online BS in Biology?

Ole Miss does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ole Miss Online Learning page.

Ole Miss General Biology Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Ole Miss in 2022 were men.

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The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Biology Student Diversity at Ole Miss

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Mississippi.

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 101
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 54
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 6
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 4
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 3

View All General Biology Related Majors >

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