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Biology at Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University graduates about 108 biology majors a year, 18% of its graduating class. That puts it 456th of 692 schools we score for biology, a solid program at 45 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 56 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 39% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $40,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.71×). Research spending in the field runs about $8 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

45/100Solid#456 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year10818% of the class
Courses in the catalog56more than 39% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$40,0000.71× the same major nationally
Research in the field$8Ma year, NSF
Admit rate45%whole school
SAT middle 50%903–1115whole school

Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Felix H. Dunn Student Health Center, Math and Science Building, Jesse A. Morris, Sr./W.C. Boykin Agricultural Science Building, Davey L. Whitney Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex, Biological Research Lab, Metrology Laboratory.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 17 · Athletics 5 · Library 2 · Dining 2 · Chapel 2 · Offices 2.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi 45
  2. Northern Michigan University 45
  3. University of Montana 45
  4. Adelphi University 45
  5. Wright State University 45
  6. Carthage College 45
  7. Gannon University 45
  8. Regis University 45

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Alcorn State University with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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