by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UARK ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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UARK was ranked #113 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 113 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 251 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from UARK. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UARK is $28,061. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, biology students borrow a median amount of $39,206 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 UARK is $372 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
Learn more about UARK tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 190 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UARK. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UARK does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UARK Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of biology master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 18 |
| Zoology | 6 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.