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General Biology Schools in Arizona

2,193 students earned Biology degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 297 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,988
Master’s Degree 148
Associate Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

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: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.3%
  • White: 51.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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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 10 colleges in Arizona that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,107. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 68% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,369 a year.

240 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at ASU - Skysong. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,927 Total Students

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

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
831 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
925 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,500 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,487 Total Students

In their early career, AWC grads earn an average salary of $27,382. This public school has an average net price of $10,023. 44% of the teachers are full time.

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Dine College

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,369 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,604. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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
Biochemistry & Biophysics 414
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 305
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 161
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 154
Microbiology Science & Immunology 130
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 79
Ecology & Systematics Biology 58
Other Biological Sciences 37

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