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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 302 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 267 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Mississippi State. This makes it the #112 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #111 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mississippi State was $1,102 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 302 students earned a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Mississippi State. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 224 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mississippi State Online Learning page.
Of the 35 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Mississippi State in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Mississippi State University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 104 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 55 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 23 |
| Zoology | 12 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 871 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 383 |
| Physical Sciences | 225 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 168 |
| Engineering Technologies | 79 |