by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Mississippi State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Mississippi State University highly for general biology, coming in at #443 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 443 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Mississippi | 2 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 65 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at Mississippi State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Mississippi State University awarded 119 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Mississippi State University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,302 a year. This is lower than $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Mississippi State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,313 in student loans. This is below $23,833, the typical median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Mississippi State University awarded 119 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Mississippi State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
