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 Delta State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Delta State University was ranked #797 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 783 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 797 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Delta State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Delta State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,823 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Delta State University paid an average of $351 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $8,435 | $8,435 |
| Fees | $170 | $170 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,427 | $8,427 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Delta State University. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Delta State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delta State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Delta State University 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 Delta State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Delta State University.
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