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General Biology at University of Missouri-Kansas City

General Biology at University of Missouri-Kansas City

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Kansas City. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Missouri-Kansas City is in Kansas City, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 177 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Of 14,732 students, 683 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,951 (20%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Kansas City’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #1 of 35
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #2 of 114
Best Value Missouri #4 of 35
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #7 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #56 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #195 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Students who complete University of Missouri-Kansas City’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,512
2 years $36,745
3 years $45,081
4 years $53,097
5 years $70,410

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City earn a median of $53,097, compared with $75,586 for all University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City stands at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are 67% women (119) and 33% men (58).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Of the 173 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City, 67% were women (116) and 33% were men (57).

University of Missouri-Kansas City gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 84
Hispanic / Latino 20
Black / African American 14
Asian 42
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Two or More Races 9
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City, higher than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Among the 4 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Kansas City, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

University of Missouri-Kansas City gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Minority students account for 75% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City, 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City

This General Biology program at University of Missouri-Kansas City includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 177

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at University of Missouri-Kansas City work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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