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2026 Best General Biology Schools in Missouri

21 Colleges in the United States
1,769 General Biology Degrees Awarded
$40,217 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Biology 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 48 schools to find the best for general biology students.

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Best Schools for General Biology 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 general biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Biology

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Washington University In St Louis tops our 2026 ranking of the best general biology schools. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 115 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $41,084 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,500. Get the full general biology details for Washington University In St Louis

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Missouri Kansas City one of the top schools for general biology. Located in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 175 general biology degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $40,483 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Get the full general biology details for University Of Missouri Kansas City

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Students looking for a strong general biology program will find one at University Of Missouri Columbia, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 282 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from University Of Missouri Columbia earn around $46,272 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,188. See the full general biology program report for 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 general biology. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 46 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Truman State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Truman State University earn around $31,435 in the first couple years of their career. Truman State University graduates carry a median of $20,305 in student loans. See the full general biology program report for Truman State University

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A rank of #5 makes Saint Louis University Main Campus one of the top schools for general biology. 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 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn around $34,620 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general biology details for Saint Louis University Main Campus

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Maryville University Of Saint Louis awarded about 50 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Maryville University Of Saint Louis generally make around $29,703. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in general biology from Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Southeast Missouri State University earned the #7 position for general biology this year. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 102 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Southeast Missouri State University earn around $31,420 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,519 to complete this degree. See the full general biology 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 general biology schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. University Of Missouri St Louis awarded about 63 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from University Of Missouri St Louis generally make around $32,400. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full general biology details for University Of Missouri St Louis

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Logan University
Chesterfield, MO

Logan University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best general biology 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 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Logan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Logan University generally make around $49,628. Typical student debt for the program is $14,000. More information about a degree in general biology from Logan University

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University landed the #10 spot for general biology this year. Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Rockhurst University graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Rockhurst University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $70,849 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general biology details for Rockhurst University

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Missouri State University Springfield came in at #11 for general biology this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Missouri State University Springfield graduates 58% of students within six years. About 127 general biology degrees were awarded at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $34,717 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,552. Get the full general biology details for Missouri State University Springfield

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Northwest Missouri State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. Set in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 38 general biology degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Northwest Missouri State University earn around $37,983 in the first couple years of their career. Northwest Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full general biology program report for Northwest Missouri State University

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Missouri University Of Science And Technology earned the #13 position for general biology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Rolla. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Missouri University Of Science And Technology awarded about 42 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $33,761 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the general biology program at Missouri University Of Science And Technology

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Columbia College Missouri ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia College Missouri in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Columbia College Missouri earn a median of $37,976 early in their careers. Columbia College Missouri graduates carry a median of $21,325 in student loans. See the full general biology program report for Columbia College Missouri

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Missouri Southern State University placed #15 among the best general biology schools. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a mid-sized public university. Missouri Southern State University graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 40 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Southern State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $31,149 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree. Get the full general biology details for Missouri Southern State University

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO

Fontbonne University landed the #16 spot for general biology this year. Fontbonne University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. Fontbonne University awarded about 11 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Fontbonne University generally make around $46,039. Students borrow a median of $33,503 to complete this degree. See the full general biology program report for Fontbonne University

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Park University
Parkville, MO

Park University came in at #17 for general biology this year. Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Parkville. About 37% of students finish within six years. About 11 general biology degrees were awarded at Park University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Park University earn around $52,616 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,112. See the full general biology program report for Park University

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University Of Central Missouri came in at #18 for general biology this year. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public institution. University Of Central Missouri graduates 54% of students within six years. About 44 general biology degrees were awarded at University Of Central Missouri in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $34,102 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree. See the full general biology program report for University Of Central Missouri

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Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences landed the #19 spot for general biology this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Fayette. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 general biology degrees were awarded at Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences earn a median of $35,416 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the general biology program at Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

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St Charles Community College earned the #20 position for general biology this year. Set in the suburb of Cottleville, St Charles Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 26 general biology degrees were awarded at St Charles Community College in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of St Charles Community College earn a median of $47,228 early in their careers. St Charles Community College graduates carry a median of $12,606 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biology from St Charles Community College

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Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Avila University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Kansas City. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Avila University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Avila University earn around $51,234 in the first couple years of their career. Avila University graduates carry a median of $29,750 in student loans. Get the full general biology details for Avila University

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 general biology degrees were awarded at Webster University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Webster University earn around $32,757 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,679. More information about a degree in general biology from Webster University

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Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Evangel University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Evangel University graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Evangel University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Evangel University earn around $42,039 in the first couple years of their career. Evangel University graduates carry a median of $24,876 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biology from Evangel University

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University came in at #24 for general biology this year. Set in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 27 general biology degrees were awarded at Lindenwood University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $30,486 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in general biology from Lindenwood University

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Missouri Baptist University placed #25 among the best general biology schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Baptist University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Missouri Baptist University earn around $45,270 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,337. See the full general biology program report for Missouri Baptist University

Rest of the Top 36 General Biology Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general biology this year:

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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

This ranking is produced 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 · 48 schools evaluated.

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