Compare 11 Biology, General. programs in Mississippi. Average earnings: $36,307.
The highest-earning Biology, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $32K earnings gap across 11 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Mississippi graduates earn between $20,140 and $52,302 depending on program choice, not school reputation.
Mississippi State University's Biology program leads with graduates earning $52,302—44% above the state average of $36,307. The university's 147-student cohort demonstrates that larger programs can still deliver premium outcomes. University of Mississippi follows at $45,461, while Millsaps College reaches $48,512 with a smaller 27-student cohort.
Highest program earnings: $52,302
Strong outcomes with 76% acceptance rate
10.2% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
23.8% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $52,302 | 147 | $22,142 | Good | $25,567 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Millsaps CollegePrivate | $48,512 | 27 | $27,000 | Manageable | $47,050 | High |
| #3 | $45,461 | 145 | $20,000 | Good | $29,387 | High | |
| #4 | $38,775 | 25 | $28,413 | Challenging | $9,500 | High | |
| #5 | $38,258 | 119 | $22,500 | Challenging | $14,301 | High | |
| #6 | Alcorn State UniversityPublic | $36,598 | 104 | $27,000 | High | $13,000 | High |
| #7 | William Carey UniversityPrivate | $35,132 | 57 | $20,832 | Challenging | $12,613 | High |
| #8 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $33,858 | 124 | $30,470 | High | $15,000 | High |
| #9 | Rust CollegePrivate | $29,520 | 37 | $26,159 | High | $5,287 | High |
| #10 | Delta State UniversityPublic | $20,823 | 34 | $20,390 | High | $10,568 | High |
| #11 | Mississippi CollegePrivate | $20,140 | 65 | $22,500 | High | $16,510 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
