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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Arkansas

1,033 Biological & Biomedical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Arkansas

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 902
Master’s Degree 87
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 19,410 people employed in jobs related to a biological and biomedical sciences degree, compared to 2,967,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Arkansas

Biological & Biomedical Sciences grads earn an average of $74,380 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,507. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,554. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

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

96% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at UA Little Rock.

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

Graduates earn an average $32,687 after graduation. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at A-State. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. An average student at Ouachita Baptist will pay a net price of $20,639.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

A typical student attending UAFS will pay a net price of $9,062. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $26,331 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,177 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

#9

Hendrix College

Conway
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Hendrix. In their early career, Hendrix grads earn an average salary of $38,321.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in AR

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 36% $84,550
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810
Statisticians 24% $76,350
Biological Science Professors 17% $60,750
Exercise Physiologists 13% $0
Biochemists and Biophysicists 13% $0
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 12% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Medical Scientists 11% $82,660
Computer Workers 10% $74,130
High School Teachers 9% $50,760
Microbiologists 6% $59,890
Biological Scientists 3% $73,380
Epidemiologists 0% $56,870

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Engineering 1,082
Computer & Information Sciences 973
Engineering Technologies 815
Agriculture 636
Physical Sciences 370
Mathematics & Statistics 179
Natural Resources & Conservation 161
Architecture/Urban Planning 49

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