2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Missouri
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, biological and biomedical sciences was ranked 8th in Missouri. In fact, 2,724 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best value experiences for biological and biomedical sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Truman State University the best value school in Missouri for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public school with a small student population.
Truman State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,689 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Truman State take out is $19,617.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Missouri University of Science and Technology is a great value for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Missouri University of Science and Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $11,509 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.
Missouri University of Science and Technology not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Missouri list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri Southern State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Missouri Southern are $7,762 a year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Missouri Southern carry an average student debtload of $22,224.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest Missouri State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Missouri list. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Northwest are $8,852 a year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Northwest take out $25,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - Kansas City. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Missouri list. UMKC is a large public school located in the large city of Kansas City.
UMKC undergraduate students pay an average of $11,271 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at UMKC accumulate an average of around $20,599 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $149.
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Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Missouri State are $8,294 per year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Missouri State take out $26,045 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $103.
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University of Missouri - St Louis ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UMSL undergraduate students pay an average of $12,015 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at UMSL accumulate an average of around $24,511 in student debt.
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Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Missouri State University are $8,715 per year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Southeast Missouri State University take out $23,175 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $124.
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University of Central Missouri landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and biomedical sciences programs. UCM is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Warrensburg.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UCM are $9,078 per year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at UCM take out is $25,696.
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Missouri Western State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the small city of Saint Joseph, Missouri Western is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Missouri Western are $7,930 a year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Missouri Western take out is $24,156.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,284 |
| Minnesota | 3,106 |
| Iowa | 1,520 |
| South Dakota | 427 |
| Nebraska | 1,201 |
| North Dakota | 397 |
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Majors Related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 107,165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,206 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4,566 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 4,420 |
| Biotechnology | 3,911 |
| Zoology | 2,984 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2,957 |
| Genetics | 1,543 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1,042 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 691 |
| Molecular Medicine | 83 |
Majors Similar to Biological & Biomedical Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelly White.
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