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ACCEPTANCE RATE

58.78%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

4

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$12,556

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Biology Degree

The biology program at Williams Baptist College prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Williams Baptist College

604 Locust St, N Little Rock, AR

Williams Baptist College is a four-year, Christian, liberal arts college. Williams is known for its academic excellence and personal attention, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1, as well as its warm, Christ-centered environment. There are over 500 students on WBC's main campus at Walnut Ridge, Ark., and a total enrollment of about 600. Most students live in on-campus residence halls and apartments.

Williams has over 25 majors and pre-professional programs to prepare students for a wide array of career options, and it is ranked in the top tier of southern colleges & universities by US News & World Report. It is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

WBC is owned and operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Williams Baptist College offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
White3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Biology program at Williams Baptist College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
    • Total Employment: 130
    • Average Hourly Rate: $42.34
    • Average Annual Salary: $88070

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Williams Baptist College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Williams Baptist College may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Counseling assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Williams Baptist College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (American Midwest Conference)
  • Basketball (American Midwest Conference)
  • Track and Field (American Midwest Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Other Sports