General Biology at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is located in Springfield, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 general biology degrees were granted at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies.
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Studying Online at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Online coursework is an option at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies. Among 659 students, 393 (60%) studied exclusively online and 158 (24%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Use these rankings to compare Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Students who complete Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,625 |
| 2 years | $31,314 |
| 3 years | $36,594 |
| 4 years | $41,944 |
| 5 years | $52,047 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies earn a median of $41,944, compared with $36,662 for all Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies stands at $26,688.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies are 75% women (3) and 25% men (1).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Among the 4 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies, below the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
The General Biology program at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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