Compare 11 Biology, General. programs in Arkansas. Average earnings: $37,642.
The highest-earning Biology, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $35K earnings gap across 11 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Leading the rankings, Hendrix College's Biology, General. program produces graduates earning $58,906. The average across all programs is $37,642, yet Hendrix—with its 53% admission rate—demonstrates how smaller colleges can outperform in specialized fields through focused program excellence.
Highest program earnings: $58,906
Strong outcomes with 53% acceptance
9.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
15.6% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hendrix CollegePrivate | $58,906 | 25 | $26,688 | Good | $42,629 | High |
| #2 | $51,707 | 47 | $20,500 | Good | $11,000 | Manageable | |
| #3 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $46,685 | 260 | $21,500 | Manageable | $28,086 | High |
| #4 | $42,247 | 67 | $22,000 | Manageable | $10,492 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $41,909 | 90 | $20,346 | Manageable | $16,180 | High | |
| #6 | $36,722 | 53 | $24,202 | Challenging | $11,016 | High | |
| #7 | $31,612 | 51 | $18,250 | High | $12,415 | High | |
| #8 | University Of The OzarksPrivate | $29,685 | 15 | $20,875 | High | $9,875 | High |
| #9 | $26,044 | 31 | $18,750 | High | $10,771 | High | |
| #10 | Lyon CollegePrivate | $25,194 | 24 | $21,500 | High | $14,915 | High |
| #11 | Ouachita Baptist UniversityPrivate | $23,351 | 33 | $21,050 | High | $27,385 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
