Biology at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 281 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia graduates in biology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Columbia 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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| 317 | Barry University Miami, FL | $60,471 | $64,364 | #207 | $32,556 |
| 318 | Newberry College Newberry, SC | $60,460 | $67,041 | #136 | $34,694 |
| 319 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $60,450 | $63,586 | #236 | $34,813 |
| 320 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $60,424 | $64,787 | #196 | $36,732 |
| 321 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $60,418 | $55,572 | #524 | $36,290 |
| 322 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $60,366 | $62,491 | #263 | $27,638 |
| 323 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $60,351 | $57,442 | #448 | $33,228 |
Other Biology Credentials at University of Missouri-Columbia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $55,811 | $91,572 | — |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-Columbia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Columbia biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,732 one year after graduating and $60,424 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Columbia rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #320 by median pay four years after graduation, and #196 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Missouri-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,599.
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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.