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General Biology Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 30 students earned their Biology degrees in AR.

As a degree choice, General Biology is the 37th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a biology major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 86.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Arkansas

12,540 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $74,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 4 colleges in Arkansas that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. In their early career, UARK grads earn an average salary of $43,807. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,554. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,259 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

General Biology Careers in AR

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 17% $60,750
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Medical Scientists 11% $82,660
High School Teachers 9% $50,760
Biological Scientists 3% $73,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Other Biological Sciences 46
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 22
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 8
Genetics 8
Botany/Plant Biology 5
Biochemistry & Biophysics 4
Microbiology Science & Immunology 3
Zoology 2

View all majors related to General Biology

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