Biology at Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Missouri Southern State University graduates in biology earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri Southern State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 818 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $40,967 | $44,097 | #810 | $33,518 |
| 819 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $40,867 | $46,388 | #785 | $14,102 |
| 820 | Hastings College Hastings, NE | $40,723 | $42,089 | #820 | — |
| 821 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $40,412 | $43,330 | #812 | $31,149 |
| 822 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $40,379 | $48,992 | #744 | $27,607 |
| 823 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $40,048 | $42,626 | #818 | $34,287 |
| 824 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $40,032 | $36,453 | #838 | $32,986 |
Other Majors at Missouri Southern State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,985 | $62,273 | #863 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,295 | — | #349 of 459 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $64,765 | $52,539 | #30 of 61 |
| Public Health | $63,965 | — | #52 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,576 | — | #268 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,701 | $34,465 | #144 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,286 | $44,262 | #235 of 271 |
| Social Work | $49,855 | $27,936 | #274 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,114 | $33,167 | #514 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,892 | $36,783 | #355 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,771 | $30,201 | #614 of 660 |
| Psychology | $41,008 | $34,647 | #945 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $40,957 | — | #436 of 462 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,402 | $29,309 | #242 of 423 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,419 | $36,345 | #647 of 680 |
| Education | $39,273 | $34,166 | #68 of 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri Southern State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,149 one year after graduating and $40,412 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri Southern State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Missouri Southern State University ranks #821 by median pay four years after graduation, and #812 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Missouri Southern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,426.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.