by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Missouri Southern ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri Southern was ranked #735 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 721 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 735 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri Southern State University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,149 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri Southern paid an average of $560 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $280 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,172 | $7,172 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,459 | $3,459 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Missouri Southern. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Missouri Southern State University.