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General Biology at Kansas City University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what Kansas City University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Kansas City University sits in Kansas City, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 78 general biology degrees were awarded at Kansas City University.

Online & Distance Learning at Kansas City University

Many students take online classes at Kansas City University. Among 2,109 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 612 (29%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Kansas City University

These rankings give you a sense of how Kansas City University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Kansas City University

Those who finish Kansas City University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$16,136
4 years	$56,948
5 years	$62,136

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Kansas City University earn a median of $56,948, compared with $120,843 for all Kansas City University graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Kansas City University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Kansas City University are 56% women (44) and 44% men (34).

General Biology Master’s Program at Kansas City University

Of the 78 master’s general biology graduates at Kansas City University, 56% were women (44) and 44% were men (34).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Kansas City University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	40
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	8
Asian	12
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 44% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Kansas City University, above the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Kansas City University

The General Biology program at Kansas City University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	68
General Biomedical Sciences	10

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Kansas City University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.