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2025 Best Biology Studies Schools in Mississippi

10 Colleges in Mississippi
1,169 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #6 in popularity, biology studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biology Studies Schools in Mississippi ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,169 degrees in biology studies annually.

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Choosing a Great Biology Studies School

Best Biology Studies Schools in Mississippi The biological sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biology Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Biology Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Biology Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Master's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Biological Sciences

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biology Studies Schools in Mississippi list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Biology Studies in Mississippi

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biological sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top Mississippi Schools in Biological Sciences

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MS
165 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Mississippi State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biology studies. Mississippi State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Mississippi State. A Best Colleges rank of #583 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mississippi State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 165 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MS
142 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Mississippi is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in biology studies. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #550 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ole Miss is a great university overall.

There were roughly 142 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MS
42 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Mississippi College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in biology studies. Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1006 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 42 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at MC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MS
121 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Southern Mississippi is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in biology studies. Southern Miss is a large public university located in the small city of Hattiesburg. This university ranks 8th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 121 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent year we have data available.

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Millsaps College
Jackson, MS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In MS
32 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Millsaps is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 1695th out of 2,152 colleges for overall quality nationwide.

There were about 32 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Millsaps in the most recent data year.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MS
152 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 16th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 152 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent data year.

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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MS
137 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the remote area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 21st out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 137 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Alcorn State in the most recent data year.

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MS
56 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Hattiesburg. A Best Colleges rank of #1152 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means William Carey University is a great university overall.

There were about 56 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent data year.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MS
41 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 20th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 41 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Delta State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rust College
Holly Springs, MS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In MS

Rust College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Holly Springs.

There were about 25 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Rust College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Biology Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Biology Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 4,742
North Carolina 710 3,521
Georgia 690 3,359
Virginia 630 3,065
Tennessee 624 1,452
South Carolina 530 1,751
Kentucky 518 984
Alabama 500 1,399
Louisiana 489 1,496
Arkansas 466 881
West Virginia 410 510

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One of 1 majors within the General Biology area of study, Biology Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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