6 Biological Sciences colleges in Missouri with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,841.
These 6 Biological Sciences programs aren't just accessible—they deliver results. Each school ranks in the 60th percentile or above for social mobility, meaning they actually enroll and graduate low-income students. Then we ranked them by graduate earnings, finding schools that are both accessible AND high-performing.
Washington University In St Louis leads the rankings, producing Biological Sciences graduates earning $86,182 while maintaining an 85th percentile mobility score. At the other end, graduates still earn $49,827—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes across the earnings spectrum.
University Of Missouri-Kansas City serves 25% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while producing graduates earning $59,637. Even better: graduates face just an 8.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. These schools deliver both access AND affordability.
Earnings: $86,182 | Mobility: 85th percentile
25% Pell students with $59,637 earnings
8.4% payment burden | Good
18.0% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $86,182 | $17,500 | High | $24,585 | High | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $82,957 | $23,250 | Manageable | $30,462 | High | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $63,403 | $20,500 | Good | $32,529 | High | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $59,637 | $18,750 | Good | $18,462 | Manageable | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $53,037 | $20,000 | Good | $15,027 | Challenging | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $49,827 | $21,992 | Manageable | $15,092 | Challenging | 78th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
