by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Southern Mississippi. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Southern Mississippi as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #697 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 697 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Mississippi | 4 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 107 of 294 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 102 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 102 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of Southern Mississippi ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi report a median salary of $38,258 a year. This is lower than $51,802, the median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Southern Mississippi, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,213 in student loans. This is lower than $25,231, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Southern Mississippi granted 102 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Southern Mississippi. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
