Biology, General

Associate's degree · Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College · Perkinston, MS

CIP 26.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$26,429Median earnings 4 years after

$32,243Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Biology, General at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $26,429. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,758 four years after graduating (middle half: $27,517–$65,127).

Other programs at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$66,438
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$44,560
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$43,631
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$41,228
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$35,706
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree$29,857
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$28,817
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$28,198
MarketingAssociate's degree$28,127
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$22,672
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$21,260
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$20,069
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsAssociate's degree$64,035
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsAssociate's degree$31,785
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate$55,823
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$11,831
Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsAssociate's degree$32,296
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$20,615
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$48,304
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$58,523

Frequently asked questions

How much do Biology, General graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College make?

The median salary is $26,429 and $32,243 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.