Biology at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 98 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in biology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern 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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| 777 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $45,759 | $52,969 | #617 | $24,405 |
| 778 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $45,737 | $42,773 | #817 | $32,565 |
| 779 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $45,680 | $50,652 | #709 | $32,212 |
| 780 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $45,471 | $55,170 | #535 | $24,195 |
| 781 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $45,413 | $47,012 | #780 | $24,763 |
| 782 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $45,363 | $50,301 | #716 | $32,314 |
| 783 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $45,359 | $43,172 | #813 | $37,802 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,195 one year after graduating and $45,471 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #780 by median pay four years after graduation, and #535 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,548.
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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.