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. In addition, we cover how MC ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at MC was ranked #350 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 350 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 511 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi College handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 144 students received their master’s degree in biology from MC. This makes it the #5 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 MC is $17,342. 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 MC, biology students borrow a median amount of $37,473 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MC was $632 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,246 | $20,246 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,700 | $12,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,167 | $5,167 |
Learn more about MC tuition and fees.
Of the 60 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from MC in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the MC biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at MC make a median salary of $25,458. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 biology majors earned their master's degree from MC. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Mississippi College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.