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. Also, learn how Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Mizzou is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #50 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 210 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 195 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from Mizzou. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mizzou is $36,732. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, biology students borrow a median amount of $45,254 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Mizzou is $499 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $542 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 210 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Mizzou in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Mizzou in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 63 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 49 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 18 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 11 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.