by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Missouri-Columbia. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Missouri-Columbia highly for general biology, ranked #151 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 151 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Missouri | 3 of 36 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 263 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia handed out 263 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of Missouri-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,753 a year. This is lower than $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, general biology students accumulate a median of $23,188 in student loans. This is above $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Roughly 80% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 211 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 18 |
University of Missouri-Columbia granted 263 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Missouri-Columbia. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
