by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ATU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #813 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 797 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 813 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ATU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,596 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ATU was $500 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $250 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,995 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,852 | $9,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,094 | $4,094 |
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Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from ATU in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the ATU biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ATU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Arkansas Tech University.
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