Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Alcorn State University · Alcorn State, MS
$27,607Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,379Median earnings 4 years after
$45,184Median earnings 5 years after
$27,405Median federal debt
108Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Alcorn State University earn a median of $27,607 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $27,405, about 99% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Mississippi schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rust College Holly Springs | $26,947 | $24,696 |
| Jackson State University Jackson | $25,354 | $27,532 |
| University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg | $24,195 | $20,548 |
| University of Mississippi University | $21,325 | $21,082 |
| Delta State University Cleveland | $20,823 | $19,500 |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State | $20,056 | $22,296 |
| William Carey University Hattiesburg | $19,910 | $15,961 |
| Mississippi Christian University Clinton | $17,342 | $23,250 |
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$37,771 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
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$59,044 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$41,403 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Alcorn State University make?
The median salary is $27,607 one year after graduation and $45,184 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,405.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.