Mississippi · Ecology

Best Ecology institutions in Mississippi, ranked by earnings

The Ecology program, formally known as Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, is a comprehensive study within the Biological and Biomedical Sciences field. This program is designed for students interested in understanding…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 26.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
50
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biological Technicians
$55,510
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Ecology in Mississippi

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg Public
5049%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Mississippi

Jobs in Mississippi
370
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$55,510
median $50,650
Best-paying metro
$52,070
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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$55,510 avg · 370 jobs
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$89,070 avg · 360 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ecology programs in Mississippi.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Mississippi?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Mississippi is $55,510 (median $50,650), across about 370 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Ecology program?+

The Ecology program, formally known as Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, is a comprehensive study within the Biological and Biomedical Sciences field. This program is designed for students interested in understanding…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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