Careers and Outcomes
Shape the future of science and conservation
As a biology teacher, you can inspire tomorrow's scientists, innovators and researchers.
Where former students teach
The biology education pathway certifies you to teach grades 6-12.
Most Bears go on to teach locally (Springfield) or around the St. Louis or Kansas City area.
Employers of Missouri State graduates include:
- Ava School District
- Fox C-6 School District
- Greenwood Laboratory School
- Marshfield School District
- Monett School District
- Nixa School District
- Ozark School District
- Rockwood School District
- Savannah School District
- Springfield Public Schools
- Willard Public Schools
Add extra credentials for your teaching career
Through this pathway, you’ll go on to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree.
If you add the graduate certificate in science content as well, you'll be qualified to teach dual credit (college-level) classes in high school.
Non-teaching careers
If you find teaching isn’t for you, don’t worry. You have a strong fallback option.
This pathway includes a bachelor’s degree in biology. You can work as a professional biologist in non-teaching roles, such as:
- Communication
- Community parks and services
- Conservation services and education
- Environmental protection
- Food technologies
- Government agencies
- Health care
- Research and development
- Sustainability and innovation
Support for your job hunt
The Missouri State Career Center can help you jump-start your career. They have a list of current openings, tips for preparing your résumé and on-campus interview opportunities.