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Biology in Missouri

Biology Schools in Missouri

1,934 students earned Biology degrees in Missouri in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Biology is the 7th most popular major out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Missouri

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,645
Master’s Degree 199
Associate Degree 61
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 32,010 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Missouri

Biology grads earn an average of $67,290 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $19,979. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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184 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,242.

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146 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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137 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,768. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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110 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,256. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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91 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,275 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

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Saint Louis University

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,548.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,045 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Biology Careers in MO

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Medical Scientists 23% $55,090
High School Teachers 5% $48,170

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Biochemistry & Biophysics 240
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 130
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 106
Ecology & Systematics Biology 70
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 62
Other Biological Sciences 47
Microbiology Science & Immunology 38
Genetics 13

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