by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at University of Southern Mississippi. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Master’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 #719 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 719 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Mississippi | 4 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 113 of 296 |
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 10 master’s degrees in general biology.
University of Southern Mississippi holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 2 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 163 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are White. About 70% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Southern Mississippi granted 6 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
University of Southern Mississippi awarded 4 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi conferred 4 doctoral degrees in general biology.
University of Southern Mississippi is not yet ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were Asian. About 25% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Southern Mississippi granted 4 doctoral degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (25%).
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Southern Mississippi. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 102 |