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2023 Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arkansas

19 Colleges
$27,375 Avg Salary
$24,167 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general biology was ranked 7th in Arkansas. In fact, 891 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Arkansas to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.

Check out the biology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Arkansas.

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Our 2023 rankings named University of Arkansas the most popular school in Arkansas for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UARK is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Fayetteville.

Of the 251 students majoring in biology at UARK, 39% are male and 61% are female.

The average amount in student loans that biology majors at UARK take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,859. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $263.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Arkansas. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the small city of Conway, UCA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 72% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 28% are male.

Biology majors at UCA take out an average of $23,252 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General Biology at University of Central Arkansas Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general biology schools in Arkansas. Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 69% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 31% are male.

On average, biology graduates from UA Little Rock take out $26,789 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Arkansas State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general biology schools in Arkansas. A-State is a large public school located in the small city of Jonesboro.

Of the 71 students majoring in biology at A-State, 38% are male and 62% are female.

Full General Biology at Arkansas State University - Main Campus Report

#5

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ouachita Baptist University is a great place for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ouachita Baptist is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Arkadelphia.

Of the 53 students majoring in biology at Ouachita Baptist, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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University of Arkansas - Fort Smith came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in the city of Fort Smith, UAFS is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 44 students majoring in biology at UAFS, 48% are male and 52% are female.

The average amount in student loans that biology majors at UAFS take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,034.

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. UAPB is a small public school located in the small city of Pine Bluff.

About 77% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 23% are male.

The average amount in student loans that biology majors at UAPB take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,624.

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#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general biology programs. ATU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Russellville.

Of the 42 students majoring in biology at ATU, 43% are male and 57% are female.

Biology majors at ATU take out an average of $18,240 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General Biology at Arkansas Tech University Report

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the remote town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public school with a small student population.

About 56% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 44% are male.

Full General Biology at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Report

#10

Lyon College

Batesville, AR

With a ranking of #10, Lyon College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Batesville, Lyon is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 65% of the biology majors at the school.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Biology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 3,494
Virginia 3,513
North Carolina 3,666
Florida 6,451
Tennessee 1,542
Kentucky 1,146
South Carolina 1,776
Louisiana 1,529
Alabama 1,940
Mississippi 1,380
West Virginia 526

One of 14 majors within the area of study, general biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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