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 University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 218 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 219 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona is $37,020. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona, biology students borrow a median amount of $47,074 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at University of Arizona is $453 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $825 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about University of Arizona tuition and fees.
Of the 109 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from University of Arizona in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 275 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 128 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 125 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 68 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.