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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Missouri-Columbia

If you plan to study Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Missouri-Columbia is in Columbia, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 81 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia

Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia

Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#4 of 7
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#13 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#16 of 27
Best Value	Nationwide	#134 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#168 of 293

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia

Those who finish University of Missouri-Columbia’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,117
2 years	$30,047
3 years	$38,864
4 years	$44,301
5 years	$59,872

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia report median earnings of $44,301, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia is $25,437.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 62% women (50) and 38% men (31).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Of the 76 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, 61% were women (46) and 39% were men (30).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	59
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	5
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 21% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Among the 2 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, above the national average of 37%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Of the 3 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, higher than the national average of 31%.*

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

More Specific Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations at University of Missouri-Columbia

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Missouri-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	81

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Graduates of the Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Missouri-Columbia pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics 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
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550

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.