Biology at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 143 graduates a year
Mississippi State University graduates in biology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mississippi State University 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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| 644 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $51,256 | $54,555 | #556 | $26,140 |
| 645 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $51,247 | $56,825 | #475 | $28,585 |
| 646 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $51,226 | $54,524 | #562 | $17,571 |
| 647 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $51,221 | $62,147 | #272 | $20,056 |
| 648 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $51,150 | $57,917 | #431 | $23,426 |
| 649 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $51,073 | $48,611 | #753 | $31,617 |
| 650 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $51,038 | $53,107 | #611 | $29,947 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,056 one year after graduating and $51,221 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Mississippi State University ranks #647 by median pay four years after graduation, and #272 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Mississippi State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,296.
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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.