College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2025 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Arkansas

10 Colleges in Arkansas
971 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$36,745 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in biological & biomedical sciences, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #9 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Arkansas to determine which ones were the best for biological & biomedical sciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 971 degrees in biological & biomedical sciences to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Biological & Biomedical Sciences School

Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Arkansas Your choice of biological & biomedical sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Biological & Biomedical Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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.

Pick Your Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Master's Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Arkansas list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in Arkansas

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biological & biomedical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Arkansas Schools in Biological & Biomedical Sciences

1
UARK crest
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
222 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$28,061 Median Starting Salary

University of Arkansas is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in biological & biomedical sciences. UARK is a very large public university located in the city of Fayetteville. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UARK is a great university overall.

There were about 222 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program earn around $28,061 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Arkansas

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In AR
32 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Ouachita Baptist University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Ouachita Baptist is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Arkadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #1377 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ouachita Baptist is a great university overall.

There were about 32 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ouachita Baptist in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Ouachita Baptist University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
2.5% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Arkansas State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #753 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means A-State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 80 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at A-State in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program make an average of $25,730 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Arkansas State University - Main Campus

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
97 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$32,390 Median Starting Salary

University of Central Arkansas is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the small city of Conway, UCA is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1428 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCA is a great university overall.

There were about 97 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UCA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program state that they receive average early career wages of $32,390.

More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Central Arkansas

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
20.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 15th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were approximately 34 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $26,044 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

6
Hendrix crest
Hendrix College
Conway, AR
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
17.4% Growth in Graduates

Hendrix is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Conway. This college ranks 18th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 46 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Hendrix in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program report average early career wages of $28,322.

More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Hendrix College

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$32,096 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 13th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 60 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UA Little Rock in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program report average early career wages of $32,096.

More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Arkansas at Little Rock

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$26,612 Median Starting Salary

UAPB is a small public university located in the distant town of Pine Bluff. This university ranks 34th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 37 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAPB in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients generally earn about $26,612 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

9
ATU crest
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$29,596 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Russellville, ATU is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1515 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ATU is a great university overall.

There were about 29 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at ATU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program report average early career wages of $29,596.

More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Arkansas Tech University

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$26,541 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Fort Smith, UAFS is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 14th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 36 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAFS in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program state that they receive average early career earnings of $26,541.

More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 38 5,328
West Virginia 38 782
Mississippi 38 1,742
South Carolina 38 2,789
Florida 38 9,489
Virginia 38 4,847
Alabama 37 2,647
Kentucky 37 1,530
Georgia 37 4,985
Tennessee 37 2,462
Louisiana 37 2,210

View All Rankings >

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 813
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 49
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 37
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 28
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 14
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 10
Genetics 8
Zoology 6
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 2
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 2

View All Biological & Biomedical Sciences Related Majors >

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options