by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Jackson State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #10 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Jackson State University highly for general biology, placing at #1,200 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,200 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Mississippi | 15 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 261 of 294 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Jackson State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Jackson State University handed out 73 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Jackson State University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,858 a year. This is below $41,612, the median for all majors at Jackson State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Jackson State University, general biology students accumulate a median of $29,000 in student loans. This is below $32,477, the typical median for all majors at Jackson State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,270 | $8,690 |
| Fees | $275 | $3,275 |
Read more about Jackson State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Jackson State University are Black or African American. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Jackson State University conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (85%).
