Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Missouri Southern State University
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at Missouri Southern State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri Southern State University is in Joplin, MO.
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Studying Online at Missouri Southern State University
Distance learning is available at Missouri Southern State University. Of 4,147 students, 868 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,687 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Missouri Southern State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri Southern State University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #5 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #14 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #73 of 122 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #266 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #642 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Missouri Southern State University
Graduates of Missouri Southern State University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,859 |
| 3 years | $40,702 |
| 4 years | $46,954 |
| 5 years | $55,730 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Missouri Southern State University take home a median $46,954, compared with $44,666 for all Missouri Southern State University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Missouri Southern State University stands at $17,750.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Missouri Southern State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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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