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- School Code: 241400
- Phone: (601) 483-8241
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
68.81%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$28,479Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Biology Degree
The biology program at Millsaps College prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer biology degrees.
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Millsaps College (Millsaps)
910 Hwy 19 N, Meridian, MS
Millsaps College provides an ideal atmosphere for learning, with one teacher for every 10 students and an average class size of 15. Associated with the United Methodist Church, and located on 100 beautiful acres in the heart of Mississippi's capital of Jackson - a progressive southern city of nearly half a million population - Millsaps is home to nearly 1,100 students from 27 states and 24 countries. Our students have intellectual firepower, and know they will be taught by faculty who are as serious about learning as they are.
Students Enrolled in the Biology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Millsaps offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 |
| Female | 11 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Biology program at Millsaps, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Natural Sciences Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Description
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Millsaps accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Millsaps College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Millsaps College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (368)
- Basketball (368)
- Track and Field (368)
- Football (368)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball