Best Biology, General Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 26 colleges offering Biology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,135 recent graduates. Graduates earn $28,883 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $28,676.

Schools in MO

$28,883

MO Avg. Earnings

$28,676

National Avg.

981

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Biology, General in Missouri

Public Schools (10)

$30,430

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (13)

$26,796

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Missouri produce comparable or higher early earnings for Biology, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Biology, General Schools in Missouri, Ranked by Earnings

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO · Private

$30,119

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,918

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 69.0%

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO · Private

$16,663

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,744

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 12.0%

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$16,169

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,366

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 81.5%

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$39,009

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,769

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 93.7%

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public

$27,126

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,553

Graduates: 67

Acceptance: 80.0%

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

$26,121

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,544

Graduates: 202

Acceptance: 77.0%

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO · Public

$36,745

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,512

Graduates: 73

Acceptance: 75.0%

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,701

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 73.1%

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,708

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 85.9%

#10

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$27,439

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,250

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 58.0%

#12

William Woods University

Fulton, MO · Private

$26,739

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,408

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 74.5%

#13

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO · Public

$33,281

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,686

Graduates: 64

Acceptance: 57.2%

#14

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO ·

$37,568

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,121

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: N/A

#15

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,017

Graduates: 101

Acceptance: 91.0%

#16

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO · Private

$34,348

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,790

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 65.9%

#17

Drury University

Springfield, MO · Private

$31,314

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,625

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 58.9%

#18

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

Springfield, MO ·

$31,314

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,625

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: N/A

#19

Harris-Stowe State University

Saint Louis, MO ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#20

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Public

$29,902

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,289

Graduates: 83

Acceptance: 68.6%

#21

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fayette, MO · Private

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO · Private

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,035

Graduates: 87

Acceptance: 78.5%

#24

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,859

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: 97.4%

#25

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO · Private

Evangel University

Springfield, MO · Private

$21,312

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,320

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 69.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Biology, General in Missouri?

Rockhurst University ranks #1 for Biology, General in Missouri with median graduate earnings of $30,119 within two years of graduation. There are 26 schools offering Biology, General programs in the state.

How much do Biology, General graduates earn in Missouri?

Biology, General graduates in Missouri earn an average of $28,883 within two years of graduation. This is 1% above the national average of $28,676 for this major.

What is the hardest Biology, General school to get into in Missouri?

Washington University in St Louis is the most selective Biology, General program in Missouri with an acceptance rate of 12.0%. The average acceptance rate across Biology, General programs in the state is 74.1%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Biology, General in Missouri?

In Missouri, private Biology, General programs produce average earnings of $26,796 vs $30,430 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 13 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Missouri

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,527 Computer Engineering $71,505 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,800 Computer Science $65,538 Chemical Engineering $64,233 Construction Management $63,297 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $61,065 Computer and Information Sciences, General $60,556

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.