2024 Best Biology Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri

If you pursue a doctor's degree in biology studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #30 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biology Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 13 doctor's degrees in biology studies to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Doctor’s Degree Schools List

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on biology studies students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other biology studies students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized biology studies related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biology studies students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The biological sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biology Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Biology Studies in Missouri

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for biology studies students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Missouri Schools for a Doctorate in Biological Sciences

1

University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in biology studies. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in biology studies from University of Missouri - Columbia

2

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Saint Louis University is a great option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in biology studies. Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in biology studies from Saint Louis University

Best Biology Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Biology Studies Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	199	4
Iowa	177	5
Kansas	134	10
Nebraska	99	9
North Dakota	88	2
South Dakota	57	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Biological Sciences

One of 1 majors within the General Biology area of study, Biology Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.