# Southern Arkansas University Main Campus: Biology (bachelor's)

Magnolia, AR. IPEDS 107983, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-arkansas-university-main-campus/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,044
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,873 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,375 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AR: 10 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (10 colleges, $49,990): -$5,117
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,123

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,873 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,187 | $56,704 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,827 | $55,156 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $13,790 | $59,297 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $15,654 | $67,312 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,244 | $82,749 | 6.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University | $69,747 | $24,447 | $22,409 | 61% |
| University of Arkansas | $54,497 | $24,000 | $18,209 | 71% |
| Arkansas State University | $54,441 | $22,500 | $12,366 | 55% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $50,742 | $19,770 | $16,511 | 54% |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $50,141 | $21,500 | $12,653 | 40% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $49,840 | $16,640 | $12,970 | 49% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $48,712 | $17,081 | $10,574 | 38% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $48,606 | $24,329 | $17,248 | 42% |
| University of the Ozarks | $46,151 | $19,750 | $17,360 | 52% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $44,873 | $20,375 | $14,027 | 49% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported metro, $46,930 AR, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $59,660 AR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $119,430 AR, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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