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General Biology Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 170 students earned their Biology degrees in AZ.

A General Biology major is the 41st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 148
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22

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: 16.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 51.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,308. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General 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
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $93,240
Life Scientists 20% $61,810
Biological Science Professors 19% $92,750
High School Teachers 10% $46,940
Biological Scientists 10% $73,980

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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