by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Rust College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Rust College was ranked #877 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 859 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 877 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rust College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rust College is $26,947. 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 Rust College paid an average of $489 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,385 | $11,385 |
| Fees | $2,455 | $2,455 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 | $500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $5,980 | $5,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Learn more about Rust College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Rust College. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rust College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rust College 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 Rust College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Rust College.
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