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General Biology at University of Missouri-Columbia

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what University of Missouri-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Missouri-Columbia is in Columbia, MO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 282 general biology degrees were granted at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia

Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Columbia. Among 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#3 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#12 of 114
Best Value	Missouri	#22 of 35
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#62 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#191 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#686 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#3 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#12 of 114
Best Value	Missouri	#22 of 35
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#62 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#191 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#686 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia

Graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia’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	$24,544
2 years	$26,121
3 years	$39,061
4 years	$51,753
5 years	$65,628

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $51,753, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at $23,188.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 63% women (179) and 37% men (103).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Among the 263 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, 63% were women (166) and 37% were men (97).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	211
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	14
Asian	12
Two or More Races	16
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 18% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Among the 14 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 29% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Of the 4 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 26%.*

*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 University of Missouri-Columbia

The General Biology program at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	267
General Biomedical Sciences	15

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at University of Missouri-Columbia pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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.