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. Also, learn how Missouri Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri Western was ranked #793 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #20 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 779 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 793 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri Western State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,936 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri Western paid an average of $542 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $258 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,740 | $16,260 |
| Fees | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,975 | $10,975 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,870 | $2,870 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Missouri Western. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Missouri Western biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri Western Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Missouri Western State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
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