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2024 Best General Biology Schools in Arkansas

9 Colleges in Arkansas
891 Biology Degrees Awarded
$24,221 Avg Early-Career Salary
General Biology is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #5 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Biology Schools in Arkansas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 891 degrees in general biology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Biology School

Best General Biology Schools in Arkansas The biology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Biology rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general biology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General Biology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Biology
Master's Degrees in Biology
Doctor's Degrees in Biology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Biology Schools in Arkansas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General Biology in Arkansas

The schools below may not offer all types of biology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Arkansas Schools in Biology

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
263 Biology Degrees Awarded
$26,673 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in general biology needs to check out University of Arkansas. UARK is a very large public university located in the small city of Fayetteville. A Best Colleges rank of #198 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UARK is a great university overall.

There were about 263 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general biology major at University of Arkansas earn $2,452 more than the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
119 Biology Degrees Awarded
16.8% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Central Arkansas if you wish to pursue a degree in general biology. Located in the city of Conway, UCA is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1059 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 119 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UCA in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the biology program make an average of $23,535 for their early career.

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Hendrix College
Conway, AR
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$19,573 Median Starting Salary
$25,000 Median Student Debt

Hendrix College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general biology. Hendrix is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Conway. A Best Colleges rank of #1249 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Hendrix is a great college overall.

There were roughly 13 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Hendrix in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, biology degree recipients usually earn an average of $19,573 in the first five years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Biology Degrees Awarded
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a good option for students pursuing a degree in general biology. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #610 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means A-State is a great university overall.

There were about 76 general biology students who graduated with this degree at A-State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, biology degree recipients generally make around $20,719 in their early careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
84 Biology Degrees Awarded
19.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 84 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UA Little Rock in the most recent data year. Those general biology students who get their degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock make $2,871 more than the typical biology student.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$24,866 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 14th out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were approximately 27 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, biology degree recipients typically make around $24,866 at the beginning of their careers.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Biology Degrees Awarded
$23,877 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Fort Smith, UAFS is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 13th out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 44 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UAFS in the most recent data year. After graduating, biology degree recipients typically earn around $23,877 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Biology Degrees Awarded
$25,903 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Pine Bluff, UAPB is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 28th out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 43 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UAPB in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, biology degree recipients typically earn an average of $25,903 in their early careers.

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Biology Degrees Awarded
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Russellville, ATU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 15th out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 42 general biology students who graduated with this degree at ATU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biology program make an average of $25,747 in the first couple years of working.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 3,494
Florida 282 6,422
North Carolina 279 3,663
Virginia 274 3,356
Tennessee 269 1,542
South Carolina 248 1,775
Kentucky 244 1,140
Louisiana 242 1,529
Mississippi 234 1,380
Alabama 233 1,939
West Virginia 207 526

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One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, General Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Biology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Biology Studies 881
General Biomedical Sciences 10

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 46
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 30
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 29
Genetics 8
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 8
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 6
Botany/Plant Biology 5
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 3
Zoology 2
Pharmacology & Toxicology 2

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