Below are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at MC. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MC highly for general biology, coming in at #1,105 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,105 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Mississippi | 12 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 220 of 296 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at MC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 50 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mississippi College awarded 50 master’s degrees in general biology.
MC is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 4 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 186 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,980 | $37,980 |
| Fees | $3,324 | $3,324 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at MC are White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
MC awarded 34 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
MC granted 16 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (62%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 59 |