# University of Missouri-St Louis: Biology (bachelor's)

Saint Louis, MO. IPEDS 178420, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-st-louis/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,400
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,358 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MO: 13 of 25 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (25 colleges, $55,358): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,638

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,358 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 | $13,031 | $57,597 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,979 | $57,367 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,222 | $67,281 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,598 | $77,783 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $21,608 | $95,507 | 4.8 years |

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

## Biology at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhurst University | $70,354 | $27,000 | $25,884 | 75% |
| Washington University in St Louis | $68,359 | $13,500 | $21,786 | 94% |
| Saint Louis University | $65,517 | $25,000 | $24,398 | 80% |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $61,722 | $26,000 | $22,066 | 66% |
| Truman State University | $61,647 | $20,305 | $12,780 | 69% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $60,424 | $23,188 | $20,268 | 75% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $59,183 | $21,500 | $13,310 | 56% |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $58,290 | $25,250 | $16,298 | 64% |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $57,564 | $26,000 | $16,244 | 54% |
| Missouri Baptist University | $57,292 | not reported | $27,006 | 48% |
| Webster University | $56,671 | $20,679 | $27,047 | 64% |
| William Woods University | $56,378 | not reported | $26,569 | 47% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $55,358 | $27,000 | $15,071 | 57% |
| Missouri Western State University | $53,505 | $24,935 | $13,251 | 39% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $51,897 | $25,552 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Lindenwood University | $50,669 | $27,000 | $19,638 | 49% |
| Drury University | $49,387 | $26,688 | $20,831 | 62% |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | $49,387 | $26,688 | $10,566 | 43% |
| Columbia College | $48,950 | $21,325 | $22,715 | 42% |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $48,694 | $31,600 | $9,922 | 28% |
| University of Central Missouri | $48,112 | $24,250 | $14,462 | 54% |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | $46,344 | $23,250 | $22,766 | 51% |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $46,344 | $23,250 | $14,601 | 0% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $45,207 | $21,519 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Missouri Southern State University | $40,412 | $17,750 | $12,007 | 42% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $55,600 St. Louis, MO-IL, $50,640 MO, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,130 St. Louis, MO-IL, $59,240 MO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $158,820 St. Louis, MO-IL, $129,410 MO, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% 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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