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Biology in Arkansas

Biology Schools in Arkansas

838 students earned Biology degrees in Arkansas in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Biology is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 737
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 61
Master’s Degree 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 12,540 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $74,380, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Arkansas that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
263 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. A typical student attending UARK will pay a net price of $16,050.

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119 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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84 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,711. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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76 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at A-State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Ouachita Baptist will pay a net price of $23,086.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,607. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

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#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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#10

Lyon College

Batesville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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#10

Philander Smith College

Little Rock
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,637. 94% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

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Biology Careers in AR

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Medical Scientists 11% $82,660
High School Teachers 9% $50,760

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 30
Biochemistry & Biophysics 29
Genetics 8
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 8
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 6
Botany/Plant Biology 5
Microbiology Science & Immunology 3

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