8 Biological Sciences colleges in Missouri with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $62,610.
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 | Excellent | $24,585 | Manageable | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $82,957 | $23,250 | Good | $30,462 | Challenging | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $63,403 | $20,500 | Excellent | $32,529 | Challenging | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $59,637 | $18,750 | Excellent | $18,462 | Manageable | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | Truman State UniversityPublic | $56,280 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,503 | Manageable | 60th percentile mobility |
| #6 | $53,037 | $20,000 | Good | $15,027 | Manageable | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #7 | $49,827 | $21,992 | Excellent | $15,092 | Manageable | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #8 | $49,560 | $21,000 | Good | $14,000 | Challenging | 61th 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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
