# Missouri State University-Springfield: Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 26.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/cell-cellular-biology-and-anatomical-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,643
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,636 (U.S. median for this major: $68,042 across 35 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,251 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,406

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,636 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | 2.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $65,636 | $24,251 | $17,613 | 58% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $97,470 Springfield, MO, $129,410 MO, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported Springfield, MO, $50,640 MO, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage not reported Springfield, MO, $78,590 MO, $87,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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