Median Debt
$27,000
8% above national median

Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi

Biology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Millsaps College$27,000
Alcorn State University$27,607$36,598$30,5001.10
Rust College$26,947$29,520$25,5000.95
Jackson State University$25,354$33,858$29,0001.14
University of Southern Mississippi$24,195$38,258$23,2130.96
University of Mississippi$21,325$45,461$21,5001.01
National Median$32,316$25,0000.77

Other Biology Programs in Mississippi

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State
$8,549$27,607$30,500
Rust College
Holly Springs
$13,840$26,947$25,500
Jackson State University
Jackson
$9,090$25,354$29,000
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
$9,618$24,195$23,213
University of Mississippi
University
$9,412$21,325$21,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Millsaps College, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.