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General Biology Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 190 students earned their Biology degrees in MO.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 37th most popular major in the state out of a total 228 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 176
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 16.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 54.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Missouri

There are 32,010 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Missouri

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $67,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,275 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,543 a year. An average student at WUSTL will pay a net price of $26,921.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMSL. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,078 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,232.

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,642 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,964. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. In their early career, Missouri University of Science and Technology grads earn an average salary of $65,427.

#7

Webster University

Saint Louis
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

General Biology Careers in MO

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 23% $85,630
Medical Scientists 23% $55,090
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Biological Scientists 15% $67,350
High School Teachers 5% $48,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Other Biological Sciences 47
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 36
Ecology & Systematics Biology 35
Microbiology Science & Immunology 27
Biochemistry & Biophysics 26
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 17
Genetics 13

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