by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how MUW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at MUW is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi University for Women handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MUW was $337 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 | $7,992 | $7,992 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,387 | $8,387 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from MUW. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the MUW 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 MUW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Mississippi University for Women.