Biology Studies at Southeast Missouri State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biology Studies, consider the program at Southeast Missouri State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southeast Missouri State University sits in Cape Girardeau, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 107 biology studies graduations were recorded at Southeast Missouri State University.
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Studying Online at Southeast Missouri State University
Many students take online classes at Southeast Missouri State University. Among 9,501 students, 1,841 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,981 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Southeast Missouri State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Southeast Missouri State University are 60% women (64) and 40% men (43).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Southeast Missouri State University
Among the 95 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Southeast Missouri State University, 60% were women (57) and 40% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 75 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University, below the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Southeast Missouri State University
Of the 12 master’s biology studies graduates at Southeast Missouri State University, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 8% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University, 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
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Southeast Missouri State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biology Studies graduates, 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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