by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Missouri-Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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University of Missouri-Columbia is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #145 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia handed out 263 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
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 |
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 |
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
The general biology program at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 267 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 15 |
University of Missouri-Columbia granted 267 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 15 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%). Some of these were earned through distance education.