# Alcorn State University: Biology (bachelor's)

Alcorn State, MS. IPEDS 175342, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/alcorn-state-university/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,607
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,379 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MS: 7 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (9 colleges, $46,266): -$5,887
- Versus the U.S. median: -$17,617

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,379 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,613 | $53,605 | 5.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,344 | $52,462 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,296 | $69,258 | 7.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,244 | $77,537 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $17,620 | $74,885 | 7.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $58,393 | $21,500 | $13,314 | 72% |
| Mississippi State University | $51,221 | $23,313 | $17,595 | 67% |
| Mississippi College | $49,370 | $25,000 | $27,712 | 59% |
| William Carey University | $46,598 | $18,770 | $14,258 | 60% |
| Delta State University | $46,266 | $22,601 | $13,540 | 48% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $45,471 | $23,213 | $21,708 | 49% |
| Alcorn State University | $40,379 | $30,500 | $13,265 | 57% |
| Jackson State University | $38,027 | $29,000 | $23,836 | 51% |
| Rust College | $33,981 | $25,500 | $12,587 | 12% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported metro, $56,930 MS, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $50,980 MS, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $119,430 MS, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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