by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Arizona. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Arizona as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #252 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 252 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Arizona | 3 of 13 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 of 119 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at The University of Arizona, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 185 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Arizona conferred 185 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
The University of Arizona ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 3 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 234 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Arizona earn a median of $44,256 a year. This is lower than $66,225, the median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Arizona, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,500 in student loans. This is above $21,798, the typical median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,299 | $38,165 |
| Fees | $1,738 | $1,738 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 13 |
The University of Arizona conferred 185 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (51%).
Graduate study is also available at The University of Arizona. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 2 |
