by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Rust College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Rust College highly for general biology, placing at #1,240 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,240 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Mississippi | 17 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 286 of 294 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Rust College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rust College conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Rust College holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Rust College earn a median of $29,520 a year. This is higher than $29,053, the median for all majors at Rust College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Rust College, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,500 in student loans. This is lower than $28,250, the typical median for all majors at Rust College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,900 | $11,385 |
| Fees | $1,880 | $1,880 |
Learn more about Rust College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Rust College are Black or African American. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rust College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rust College granted 18 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (94%).
