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 Truman State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Truman State was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 272 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Truman State University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Truman State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,435 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Truman State paid an average of $731 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $381 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,132 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $338 | $338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,701 | $10,701 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,180 | $4,180 |
Learn more about Truman State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Truman 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 | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Truman State 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 Truman State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Truman State in 2022 were women.
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 Truman 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Truman State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.