Median Debt
$30,521
22% above national median

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Biology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (41 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Stephens College$30,521
Missouri Western State University$40,936$44,841$24,9350.61
University of Missouri-Kansas City$40,483$53,097$21,5000.53
Northwest Missouri State University$37,983$47,845$26,0000.68
Columbia College$37,976$47,950$21,3250.56
University of Missouri-Columbia$36,732$51,753$23,1880.63
National Median$32,316$25,0000.77

Other Biology Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph
$9,800$40,936$24,935
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$11,988$40,483$21,500
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
$10,181$37,983$26,000
Columbia College
Columbia
$24,326$37,976$21,325
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$14,130$36,732$23,188

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Stephens College, approximately 42% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.