by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Alcorn State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Alcorn State was ranked #692 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 663 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 692 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alcorn State University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from Alcorn State. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Alcorn State is $27,607. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Alcorn State, biology students borrow a median amount of $16,794 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Alcorn State is $130 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Alcorn State was $328 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,869 | $7,869 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,672 | $1,672 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,255 | $10,255 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,268 | $3,268 |
Learn more about Alcorn State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 96% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Alcorn State does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Alcorn State Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Alcorn State in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 88% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Alcorn State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.