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 William Carey University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at William Carey University was ranked #789 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 157 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 761 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 789 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Carey University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in biology from William Carey University. This makes it the #97 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 William Carey University is $19,910. 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 William Carey University, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,712 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at William Carey University was $450 per credit hour 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 | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| Fees | $1,185 | $1,185 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,899 | $1,899 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,599 | $7,599 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,885 | $6,885 |
Learn more about William Carey University tuition and fees.
The biology program at William Carey University awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Carey University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the William Carey University 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 William Carey University Online Learning page.
Of the 25 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from William Carey University, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Carey University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at William Carey University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.