Biology Studies at Missouri Southern State University
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Missouri Southern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Missouri Southern State University sits in Joplin, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 biology studies degrees were granted at Missouri Southern State University.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri Southern State University
Many students take online classes at Missouri Southern State University. Of 4,147 students, 868 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,687 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Missouri Southern State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Missouri Southern State University are 60% women (15) and 40% men (10).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Missouri Southern State University
Of the 25 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Missouri Southern State University, 60% were women (15) and 40% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Missouri Southern State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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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