by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at University of Missouri-Columbia. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Master’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 #182 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 182 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Missouri | 3 of 36 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 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 awarded 14 master’s degrees in general biology.
University of Missouri-Columbia ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 52 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,658 | $29,958 |
| Fees | $1,081 | $1,081 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. About 64% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 14 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 4 doctoral degrees in general biology.
University of Missouri-Columbia is not currently ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Roughly 50% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Missouri-Columbia granted 3 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).
University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 1 doctoral completion in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in general biology.
University of Missouri-Columbia has not been ranked for general biology at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in general biology from University of Missouri-Columbia were men.
The largest share of general biology graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were Black or African American. Approximately 100% 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 graduate certificate in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 263 |