Biology Studies at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you plan to study Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield is located in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 117 biology studies degrees were awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri State University-Springfield
Many students take online classes at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 64% women (75) and 36% men (42).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 104 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 63% were women (66) and 37% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 90 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 13 master’s biology studies degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, lower than the national average of 31%.*
*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
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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