General Biology at Arkansas State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Arkansas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Arkansas State University is in Jonesboro, AR.
During the most recent reporting year, 80 general biology degrees were granted at Arkansas State University.
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Online Class Availability at Arkansas State University
Online coursework is an option at Arkansas State University. Among 15,726 students, 7,752 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,350 (21%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Arkansas State University
Rankings can help you compare Arkansas State University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arkansas | #5 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #65 of 293 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #113 of 296 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #366 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #741 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Arkansas State University
Those who finish Arkansas State University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,719 |
| 2 years | $30,672 |
| 4 years | $51,707 |
| 5 years | $59,828 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Arkansas State University take home a median $51,707, compared with $50,276 for all Arkansas State University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from Arkansas State University stands at $22,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at Arkansas State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Arkansas State University are 61% women (49) and 39% men (31).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Arkansas State University
Among the 77 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Arkansas State University, 61% were women (47) and 39% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Arkansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Arkansas State University, below the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Arkansas State University
Among the 3 master’s general biology graduates at Arkansas State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Arkansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Arkansas State University
This General Biology program at Arkansas State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 80 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Arkansas State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.