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General Biology at University of Arizona

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what University of Arizona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Arizona sits in Tucson, AZ.

During the most recent reporting year, 187 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Arizona.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Arizona

Many students take online classes at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Arizona

Graduates of University of Arizona’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,893
2 years	$25,774
3 years	$25,475
4 years	$44,256
5 years	$60,232

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Arizona earn a median of $44,256, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from University of Arizona stands at $23,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Arizona, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at University of Arizona are 66% women (123) and 34% men (64).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 185 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 66% were women (122) and 34% were men (63).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	94
Hispanic / Latino	51
Black / African American	6
Asian	12
American Indian / Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*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 University of Arizona

The General Biology program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	185
General Biomedical Sciences	2

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at University of Arizona go on to a range of careers. Here 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.