Biology at Mississippi College
Clinton, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Mississippi College graduates in biology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mississippi College Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 705 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $49,387 | $52,953 | #619 | $33,699 |
| 706 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $49,387 | $52,953 | #620 | $33,699 |
| 707 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $49,383 | $44,460 | #806 | — |
| 708 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $49,370 | $59,901 | #353 | $17,342 |
| 709 | Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | $49,335 | $44,889 | #804 | — |
| 710 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $49,220 | $53,768 | #587 | $25,087 |
| 711 | East Central University Ada, OK | $49,124 | $55,155 | #536 | $32,077 |
Other Biology Credentials at Mississippi College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $25,458 | $60,416 | $53,881 |
Other Majors at Mississippi College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,374 | $69,572 | #833 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,885 | — | #639 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,832 | $37,324 | #298 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,789 | $43,299 | #1023 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $51,605 | — | #214 of 420 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,861 | $30,193 | #444 of 610 |
| Marketing | $46,780 | $42,245 | #504 of 516 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,779 | $36,949 | #567 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,329 | $39,558 | #313 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,673 | $37,051 | #583 of 680 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $40,506 | — | #30 of 45 |
| Psychology | $39,933 | $23,683 | #967 of 1027 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,178 | $32,020 | #275 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,342 one year after graduating and $49,370 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Mississippi College ranks #708 by median pay four years after graduation, and #353 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Mississippi College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
← All data for Mississippi College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.