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 #810 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ATU is $25,747. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ATU, biology students borrow a median amount of $16,640 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Arkansas Tech University.
Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from ATU in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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