General Biology at Missouri State University-Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in Springfield, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 129 general biology degrees were awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield
Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Among 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #18 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #19 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #46 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #76 of 114 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #609 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #660 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Those who finish Missouri State University-Springfield’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,017 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $31,284 |
| 4 years | $42,335 |
| 5 years | $50,534 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $42,335, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at $25,552.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 63% women (81) and 37% men (48).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 116 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 62% were women (72) and 38% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 101 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, lower than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 13 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 15% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below 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 Missouri State University-Springfield
The General Biology program at Missouri State University-Springfield breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 117 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
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