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. Also, learn how UAFS ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UAFS was ranked #861 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 843 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 861 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAFS is $26,541. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAFS paid an average of $474 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $188 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,512 | $11,376 |
| Fees | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,799 | $9,799 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,064 | $5,064 |
Learn more about UAFS tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from UAFS. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 - Fort Smith with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UAFS 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 UAFS Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
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