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 UMSL ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #316 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 137 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 310 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 316 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from UMSL. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #145 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 UMSL is $32,400. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMSL paid an average of $1,194 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $480 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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The biology program at UMSL awarded 82 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 - St Louis with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UMSL 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 UMSL Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from UMSL in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMSL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 37 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 12 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 1 |