by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CMU CLAS ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CMU CLAS was ranked #743 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 729 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 743 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 74% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CMU CLAS is $35,416. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at CMU CLAS paid an average of $230 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,360 | $26,360 |
| Fees | $780 | $780 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,910 | $8,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,350 | $7,350 |
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Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from CMU CLAS in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CMU CLAS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CMU CLAS does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CMU CLAS Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.