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. We've also included details on how A-State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #603 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 140 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 603 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 607 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from A-State. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at A-State is $25,730. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at A-State paid an average of $552 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $299 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,176 | $13,248 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,100 | $11,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,122 | $6,122 |
Learn more about A-State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from A-State. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
A-State 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 A-State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in biology from A-State. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.