Hattiesburg, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $15,480 to $29,651 per year for indexed programs. Hattiesburg has a population of about 48,507. Median household income is $44,140 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning biology-related role is Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist at a median $88,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Hattiesburg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Hattiesburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hattiesburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Hattiesburg.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,087
Avg net price
$14,258/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,480
Out‑of‑state$15,480
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,140
Avg net price
$21,708/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi biology page.
Biology Wages Near Hattiesburg
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide) |
|---|
| Medical Scientist | $54,040 |
| Biological Technician | $56,930 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $88,710 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $72,690 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Hattiesburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 48,507 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $44,140 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Hattiesburg-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Laurel, MS – 28.7 mi away (26,433 pop)
- Gulfport, MS – 62.6 mi away (222,131 pop)
- Biloxi, MS – 63.7 mi away (45,975 pop)
- Slidell, LA – 75.7 mi away (94,320 pop)
- Brandon, MS – 77.8 mi away (23,826 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Hattiesburg, MS?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Hattiesburg. The closest is William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of South Alabama (79.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles in Mississippi?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Mississippi are: Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($88,710), Soil and Plant Scientist ($72,690), Biological Technician ($56,930). Wages for Hattiesburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Laurel instead of Hattiesburg?
Laurel, MS is 28.7 miles from Hattiesburg and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Hattiesburg an affordable place to study biology?
Hattiesburg’s median household income of $44,140 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hattiesburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 30, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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