by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Ole Miss. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Ole Miss as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #243 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 243 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Mississippi | 1 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 of 294 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Ole Miss, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Mississippi conferred 119 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Ole Miss is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Ole Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,461 a year. This is lower than $63,600, the median for all majors at Ole Miss.
To complete a bachelor’s at Ole Miss, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $22,687, the typical median for all majors at Ole Miss.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,934 | $28,440 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Ole Miss were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Ole Miss awarded 119 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
Graduate study is also available at Ole Miss. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 3 |
