Arizona · Biology

Best Biology institutions in Arizona, ranked by earnings

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

Institutions
24
offering CIP 26.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,701
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$34,206
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
5
College Scorecard
Median net price
$34,373
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
30%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biological Technicians
$53,860
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 5 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Arizona
Tucson Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,02018768%$23,500
2Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,94040461%$20,500
3Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,20689668%$21,250
4Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,2066030%$21,250
5Grand Canyon University
Phoenix Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,77527643%$21,535$26,921

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
870
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$53,860
median $51,850
Best-paying metro
$56,430
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biology programs in Arizona.

Which Biology program in Arizona has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Arizona tops the list at $37,020. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Arizona is $53,860 (median $51,850), across about 870 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Biology program?+

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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