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General Biology at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is in Fort Smith, AR.

During the most recent reporting year, 43 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Online coursework is an option at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Of 5,496 students, 1,012 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,464 (45%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Arkansas	#2 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#14 of 18
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#49 of 293
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#202 of 296
Best Value	Nationwide	#278 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1044 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Students who complete University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’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	$23,877
2 years	$23,869
3 years	$22,547
4 years	$31,612
5 years	$51,318

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith take home a median $31,612, compared with $36,503 for all University of Arkansas-Fort Smith graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith stands at $17,081.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are 63% women (27) and 37% men (16).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Among the 43 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, 63% were women (27) and 37% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 37% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, below 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 Arkansas-Fort Smith

This General Biology program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	43

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.