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. Also, learn how UA Little Rock ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UA Little Rock was ranked #745 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 732 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 745 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas at Little Rock handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from UA Little Rock. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA Little Rock go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,096 a year. 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 UA Little Rock paid an average of $635 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $220 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,600 | $19,050 |
| Fees | $3,017 | $3,017 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,352 | $9,352 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,799 | $6,799 |
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The biology program at UA Little Rock awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA Little Rock are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UA Little Rock 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 UA Little Rock Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UA Little Rock in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 5 |
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