Biology at University of Mississippi
University, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 130 graduates a year
University of Mississippi graduates in biology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Mississippi 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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| 396 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $58,479 | $60,948 | #307 | $33,920 |
| 397 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $58,429 | $51,453 | #670 | $37,590 |
| 398 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $58,420 | $53,197 | #609 | $31,149 |
| 399 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $58,393 | $70,849 | #76 | $21,325 |
| 400 | AdventHealth University Orlando, FL | $58,386 | $62,144 | #273 | — |
| 401 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $58,384 | $51,413 | #674 | $37,475 |
| 402 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $58,371 | $55,557 | #525 | $33,343 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Mississippi biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,325 one year after graduating and $58,393 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Mississippi rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Mississippi ranks #399 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,082.
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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.