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General Biology at Lindenwood University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Lindenwood University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Lindenwood University is in Saint Charles, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 28 general biology degrees were awarded at Lindenwood University.

Online Class Availability at Lindenwood University

Many students take online classes at Lindenwood University. Of 6,826 students, 3,177 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,994 (44%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Lindenwood University

Rankings can help you compare Lindenwood University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#23 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#25 of 35
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#59 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#94 of 114
Best Value	Nationwide	#682 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#852 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Lindenwood University

Graduates of Lindenwood University’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	$27,790
2 years	$34,348
3 years	$44,918
4 years	$45,801
5 years	$67,018

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Lindenwood University report median earnings of $45,801, compared with $51,541 for all Lindenwood University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Lindenwood University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at Lindenwood University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Lindenwood University are 82% women (23) and 18% men (5).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Lindenwood University

Among the 28 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Lindenwood University, 82% were women (23) and 18% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Lindenwood University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Lindenwood University, 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 Lindenwood University

The General Biology program at Lindenwood University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	28

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Lindenwood University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.