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 #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $34,686. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMSL, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.
The biology program at UMSL awarded 80 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UMSL in 2021, 22% were men and 78% 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, 56% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 36 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 9 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 1 |
