2025 Best Biology Studies Schools in Missouri
21
Colleges in Missouri
1,785
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #6 in popularity,
biology studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual looked at 21 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Biology Studies Schools in Missouri ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,785 degrees in biology studies annually.
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Choosing a Great Biology Studies School
The biological sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biology Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Biology Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Biology Studies Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biology Studies Schools in Missouri list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Biology Studies in Missouri
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biological sciences degree levels they offer.
10 Top Missouri Schools in Biological Sciences
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
223
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in biology studies needs to look into University of Missouri - Columbia. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.
There were about 223 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Missouri - Columbia
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MO
106
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a degree in biology studies. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were roughly 106 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Washington University in St Louis
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MO
90
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Saint Louis University if you wish to pursue a degree in biology studies. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 90 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Saint Louis University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
172
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
University of Missouri - Kansas City is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in biology studies. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were approximately 172 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MO
137
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Missouri State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Springfield. A Best Colleges rank of #575 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Missouri State is a great university overall.
There were about 137 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Missouri State University - Springfield
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MO
80
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Truman State is a small public university located in the town of Kirksville. This university ranks 18th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were roughly 80 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Truman State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Truman State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MO
110
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Southeast Missouri State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Cape Girardeau. This university ranks 23rd out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were roughly 110 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Southeast Missouri State University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MO
97
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #632 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMSL is a great university overall.
There were about 97 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UMSL in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Missouri - St Louis
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In MO
51
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #259 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Missouri University of Science and Technology is a great university overall.
There were approximately 51 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Missouri University of Science and Technology
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In MO
56
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 21st out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were approximately 56 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UCM in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Central Missouri
