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2026 Best Biology Studies Schools in Missouri

21 Colleges in the United States
1,705 Biology Studies Degrees Awarded
$40,217 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biology Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 46 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best biology studies schools.

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Best Schools for Biology Studies in Missouri

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biology studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biology Studies

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Our analysis ranked Washington University In St Louis the best school in the country for a degree in biology studies. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 107 biology studies degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $41,084. Typical student debt for the program is $13,500. See the full biology studies program report for Washington University In St Louis

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Students looking for a strong biology studies program will find one at University Of Missouri Kansas City, which ranked #2. This large public university is located in the city of Kansas City. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 175 biology studies degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from University Of Missouri Kansas City generally make around $40,483. University Of Missouri Kansas City graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the biology studies program at University Of Missouri Kansas City

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University Of Missouri Columbia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biology studies, ranking #3. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 267 biology studies degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Biology Studies graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $46,272 early in their careers. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $23,188 in student loans. Read more about the biology studies program at University Of Missouri Columbia

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

A rank of #4 makes Truman State University one of the top schools for biology studies. Truman State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kirksville. Truman State University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 46 biology studies degrees were awarded at Truman State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $31,435 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,305. Get the full biology studies details for Truman State University

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Saint Louis University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biology studies, ranking #5. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Louis. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates 80% of students within six years. Saint Louis University Main Campus awarded about 82 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus generally make around $34,620. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full biology studies program report for Saint Louis University Main Campus

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis landed the #6 spot for biology studies this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 50 biology studies degrees were awarded at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $29,703 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full biology studies program report for Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Southeast Missouri State University earned the #7 position for biology studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Cape Girardeau. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 102 biology studies degrees were awarded at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Southeast Missouri State University earn around $31,420 in the first couple years of their career. Southeast Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $21,519 in student loans. See the full biology studies program report for Southeast Missouri State University

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University Of Missouri St Louis ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best biology studies schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 63 biology studies degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri St Louis in the most recent year. Biology Studies graduates of University Of Missouri St Louis earn a median of $32,400 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in biology studies from University Of Missouri St Louis

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Logan University
Chesterfield, MO

Logan University placed #9 among the best biology studies schools. Logan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chesterfield. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. There were roughly 62 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Logan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Logan University generally make around $49,628. Typical student debt for the program is $14,000. See the full biology studies program report for Logan University

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best biology studies schools. Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Rockhurst University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Rockhurst University generally make around $70,849. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in biology studies from Rockhurst University

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Missouri State University Springfield ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best biology studies schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. Missouri State University Springfield graduates 58% of students within six years. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 115 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $34,717 in their early career. Missouri State University Springfield graduates carry a median of $25,552 in student loans. Get the full biology studies details for Missouri State University Springfield

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Northwest Missouri State University landed the #12 spot for biology studies this year. This large public university is located in the town of Maryville. About 54% of students finish within six years. Northwest Missouri State University awarded about 38 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $37,983 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biology studies from Northwest Missouri State University

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Missouri University Of Science And Technology earned the #13 position for biology studies this year. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Missouri University Of Science And Technology awarded about 42 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $33,761 in their early career. Missouri University Of Science And Technology graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Get the full biology studies details for Missouri University Of Science And Technology

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Columbia College Missouri placed #14 among the best biology studies schools. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Columbia College Missouri graduates 43% of students within six years. Columbia College Missouri awarded about 22 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Columbia College Missouri generally make around $37,976. Columbia College Missouri graduates carry a median of $21,325 in student loans. See the full biology studies program report for Columbia College Missouri

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Missouri Southern State University earned the #15 position for biology studies this year. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. Missouri Southern State University awarded about 25 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Missouri Southern State University earn around $31,149 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. Get the full biology studies details for Missouri Southern State University

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO

Fontbonne University landed the #16 spot for biology studies this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne University is a small private not-for-profit university. Fontbonne University graduates 40% of students within six years. Fontbonne University awarded about 11 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of Fontbonne University earn a median of $46,039 early in their careers. Fontbonne University graduates carry a median of $33,503 in student loans. Read more about the biology studies program at Fontbonne University

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Park University
Parkville, MO

Park University earned the #17 position for biology studies this year. Set in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. About 11 biology studies degrees were awarded at Park University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $52,616 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,112. More information about a degree in biology studies from Park University

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University Of Central Missouri earned the #18 position for biology studies this year. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. University Of Central Missouri graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 44 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Missouri in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $34,102 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biology studies from University Of Central Missouri

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Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences landed the #19 spot for biology studies this year. Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette. About 51% of students finish within six years. About 22 biology studies degrees were awarded at Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences in the most recent year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $35,416 in their early career. Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Get the full biology studies details for Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

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St Charles Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best biology studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Cottleville. There were roughly 26 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at St Charles Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from St Charles Community College earn around $47,228 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,606. See the full biology studies program report for St Charles Community College

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Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Avila University placed #21 among the best biology studies schools. Avila University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 biology studies degrees were awarded at Avila University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $51,234 in their early career. Avila University graduates carry a median of $29,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in biology studies from Avila University

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University landed the #22 spot for biology studies this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Webster University awarded about 26 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Webster University generally make around $32,757. Typical student debt for the program is $20,679. Get the full biology studies details for Webster University

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Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Evangel University landed the #23 spot for biology studies this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Evangel University in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of Evangel University earn a median of $42,039 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,876. Read more about the biology studies program at Evangel University

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University landed the #24 spot for biology studies this year. Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Lindenwood University awarded about 27 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Lindenwood University generally make around $30,486. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the biology studies program at Lindenwood University

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Missouri Baptist University earned the #25 position for biology studies this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Louis. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 12 biology studies degrees were awarded at Missouri Baptist University in the most recent year. Biology Studies graduates of Missouri Baptist University earn a median of $45,270 early in their careers. Missouri Baptist University graduates carry a median of $27,337 in student loans. See the full biology studies program report for Missouri Baptist University

Rest of the Top 36 Biology Studies Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong biology studies education:

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Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
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Drury University
Springfield, MO
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Stephens College
Columbia, MO
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 46 schools evaluated.

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