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Biology in Arizona

Biology Schools in Arizona

2,514 students earned Biology degrees in Arizona in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Biology is the 41st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Arizona

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 165
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.1%
  • White: 48.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 21,130 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $83,680, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Arizona that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,927 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 93% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending ASU - Tempe will pay a net price of $12,817.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,533. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at NAU.

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Biology Careers in AZ

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Medical Scientists 24% $83,260
High School Teachers 10% $46,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 62
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 40
Other Biological Sciences 37
Biochemistry & Biophysics 28
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 26
Ecology & Systematics Biology 23
Biotechnology 19
Microbiology Science & Immunology 17

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