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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 2,750 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in MO.

As a degree choice, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Missouri

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,234
Master’s Degree 282
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 118
Associate Degree 64
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 17
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Missouri

There are 61,380 people in the state and 2,967,610 people in the nation working in biological and biomedical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Missouri

Biological & Biomedical Sciences grads earn an average of $71,150 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

356 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,543 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid.

305 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,683 a year. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,718. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,811 after earning their degree at this institution.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $15,702. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC.

#5

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
185 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. 59% of the teachers are full time.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,568. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,275 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,045 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Missouri Southern. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in MO

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $91,820
Statisticians 35% $65,380
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $91,370
Biological Science Professors 23% $85,630
Medical Scientists 23% $55,090
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Biological Scientists 15% $67,350
Computer Workers 15% $83,720
Microbiologists 14% $71,250
Epidemiologists 9% $53,900
Exercise Physiologists 8% $50,690
High School Teachers 5% $48,170
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 3% $50,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Computer & Information Sciences 3,607
Engineering 3,253
Engineering Technologies 1,194
Agriculture 1,091
Physical Sciences 765
Mathematics & Statistics 676
Natural Resources & Conservation 257
Architecture/Urban Planning 181

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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