by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Alcorn State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Alcorn State was ranked #658 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Alcorn State University handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from Alcorn State. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Alcorn State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,945 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Alcorn State, biology students borrow a median amount of $30,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Alcorn State is $130 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Alcorn State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Alcorn State. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 95% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Alcorn State. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 89% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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