We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Missouri State University-Springfield stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Missouri State University-Springfield is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #660 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 18 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 18 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Missouri | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 19 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Missouri | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 46 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 46 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 46 |
| College Major Best Value | 46 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 116 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $42,335 a year. This is below $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Missouri State University-Springfield, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,552 in student loans. This is above $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
The general biology program at Missouri State University-Springfield includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 117 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 12 |
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 117 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 12 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.