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General Biology at Truman State University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Truman State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Truman State University is in Kirksville, MO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 46 general biology degrees were granted at Truman State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Truman State University

Online coursework is an option at Truman State University. Of 3,664 students, 710 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,260 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Truman State University

Those who finish Truman State 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	$28,553
2 years	$27,126
3 years	$33,467
4 years	$42,752
5 years	$53,239

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Truman State University report median earnings of $42,752, compared with $49,119 for all Truman State University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Truman State University stands at $20,305.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Truman State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Truman State University are 48% women (22) and 52% men (24).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Truman State University

Among the 46 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Truman State University, 48% were women (22) and 52% were men (24).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Truman State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	40
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Truman State University, below the national average of 47%.*

*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 Truman State University

This General Biology program at Truman State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	46

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Truman State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, 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.