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General Biology at University of Arkansas

General Biology at University of Arkansas

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Arkansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR.

During the most recent reporting year, 198 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Arkansas.

Online Class Availability at University of Arkansas

Distance learning is available at University of Arkansas. Among 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) studied exclusively online and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Arkansas

Rankings can help you compare University of Arkansas’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arkansas #2 of 18
Best Value Arkansas #13 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #54 of 296
Best Value Southeast (Region) #133 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #380 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #558 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arkansas #2 of 18
Best Value Arkansas #13 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #54 of 296
Best Value Southeast (Region) #133 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #380 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #558 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Arkansas

Those who finish University of Arkansas’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at University of Arkansas
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,673
2 years $29,413
3 years $35,691
4 years $46,685
5 years $62,547

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Arkansas report median earnings of $46,685, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of Arkansas

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Arkansas is $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at University of Arkansas, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of Arkansas are 65% women (129) and 35% men (69).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas

Of the 182 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Arkansas, 66% were women (120) and 34% were men (62).

University of Arkansas gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 126
Hispanic / Latino 14
Black / African American 10
Asian 17
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 8
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Arkansas

Minority students account for 27% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Arkansas

Among the 7 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Arkansas, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

University of Arkansas gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Arkansas

Minority students account for 29% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, lower than the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Arkansas

Among the 9 doctoral general biology graduates at University of Arkansas, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

University of Arkansas gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Arkansas.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Arkansas

*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 Arkansas

The General Biology program at University of Arkansas breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 198

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Arkansas go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

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