Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · William Carey University · Hattiesburg, MS
$19,910Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,598Median earnings 4 years after
$40,560Median earnings 5 years after
$15,961Median federal debt
42Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at William Carey University earn a median of $19,910 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 $15,961, about 80% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Mississippi schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University Alcorn State | $27,607 | $27,405 |
| 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 |
| Mississippi Christian University Clinton | $17,342 | $23,250 |
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$52,790 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$40,598 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
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$35,540 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
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$50,211 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$45,871 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
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$90,008 - MedicineDoctoral degree
$211,199 - Research and Experimental PsychologyMaster's degree
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$36,187 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$39,090 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$38,859
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from William Carey University make?
The median salary is $19,910 one year after graduation and $40,560 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,961.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.