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 #477 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #13 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southeast Missouri State University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $25,035 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southeast Missouri State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,519 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 $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Southeast Missouri State University is $150 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Southeast Missouri State University.
Of the 103 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Southeast Missouri State University in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% 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, 80% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 biology majors earned their master's degree from Southeast Missouri State University. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 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 | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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