by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Southeast Missouri State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Southeast Missouri State University was ranked #304 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 301 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 304 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southeast Missouri State University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from Southeast Missouri State University. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,420 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southeast Missouri State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $15,536 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Southeast Missouri State University is $150 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University paid an average of $272 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,151 | $8,151 |
| Fees | $1,344 | $1,344 |
| Books and Supplies | $684 | $684 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,486 | $11,486 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,616 | $5,616 |
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Of the 104 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Southeast Missouri State University in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southeast Missouri State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Southeast Missouri State University 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 Southeast Missouri State University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in biology from Southeast Missouri State University. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Southeast Missouri State University.
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