U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study; 91 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 48% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,177. College Scorecard.
Southeast Missouri State University Biology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Southeast Missouri State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,704 | $55,262 | 5.7 years |
| $30–48k | $13,342 | $58,038 | 5.9 years |
| $48–75k | $15,338 | $66,720 | 6.8 years |
| $75–110k | $17,395 | $75,668 | 7.7 years |
| $110k+ | $21,267 | $92,511 | 9.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (39% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Biology graduates 4 years after graduating ($45,207) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,769 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Biology at Missouri colleges
Every Missouri college we cover that reports Biology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockhurst University | $70,354 | $27,000 | $25,884 | 75% |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis | $68,359 | $13,500 | $21,786 | 94% |
| 3 | Saint Louis University | $65,517 | $25,000 | $24,398 | 80% |
| 4 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | $61,722 | $26,000 | $22,066 | 66% |
| 5 | Truman State University | $61,647 | $20,305 | $12,780 | 69% |
| 6 | University of Missouri-Columbia | $60,424 | $23,188 | $20,268 | 75% |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | $59,183 | $21,500 | $13,310 | 55% |
| 8 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | $58,290 | $25,250 | $16,298 | 64% |
| 9 | Northwest Missouri State University | $57,564 | $26,000 | $16,244 | 54% |
| 10 | Missouri Baptist University | $57,292 | — | $27,006 | 48% |
| 11 | Webster University | $56,671 | $20,679 | $27,047 | 64% |
| 12 | William Woods University | $56,378 | — | $26,569 | 47% |
| 13 | University of Missouri-St Louis | $55,358 | $27,000 | $15,071 | 57% |
| 14 | Missouri Western State University | $53,505 | $24,935 | $13,251 | 39% |
| 15 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $51,897 | $25,552 | $17,613 | 58% |
| 16 | Lindenwood University | $50,669 | $27,000 | $19,638 | 49% |
| 17 | Drury University | $49,387 | $26,688 | $20,831 | 62% |
| 18 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studiesbachelor's & associate | $49,387 | $26,688 | $10,566 | 43% |
| 19 | Columbia College | $48,950 | $21,325 | $22,715 | 42% |
| 20 | Harris-Stowe State University | $48,694 | $31,600 | $9,922 | 28% |
| 21 | University of Central Missouri | $48,112 | $24,250 | $14,462 | 54% |
| 22 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | $46,344 | $23,250 | $22,766 | 51% |
| 23 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $46,344 | $23,250 | $14,601 | 0% |
| 24 | Southeast Missouri State University | $45,207 | $21,519 | $15,882 | 58% |
| 25 | Missouri Southern State University | $40,412 | $17,750 | $12,007 | 42% |
14 more Missouri colleges offer Biology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Biology graduates
Biological technician
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Southeast Missouri State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Southeast Missouri State University
- Acceptance rate: 74% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 58% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,030
- Full cost breakdown · all 60 majors · overview
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Southeast Missouri State University Biology questions
How much do Southeast Missouri State University Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median $45,207 four years after graduating and $31,420 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do Southeast Missouri State University Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of Southeast Missouri State University is $21,519, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Southeast Missouri State University a good school for Biology in Missouri?
On pay, Biology graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn $45,207 four years out, $10,151 below the median for the same major across 25 Missouri colleges ($55,358) and $12,789 below the U.S. median ($57,996). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Southeast Missouri State University rank for Biology in Missouri?
Of 25 Missouri colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, Southeast Missouri State University ranks 24th; among the 24 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 23rd. The highest is Rockhurst University at $70,354.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $50,640 in Missouri and $57,510 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and natural sciences managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Southeast Missouri State University Biology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southeast-missouri-state-university/majors/biology (College Scorecard and BLS data).