Biochemistry · Arkansas
Biochemistry colleges in Arkansas
CampusPin lists 25 U.S. colleges in Arkansas that offer Biochemistry programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Biochemistry studies the chemistry of living systems, bridging biology and chemistry for students aiming at research, biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical and graduate pathways.
Schools in Arkansas that offer Biochemistry
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$7,754
Acceptance
70%
Enrollment
8,760
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,168
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
920
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$8,508
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
6,672
Central Baptist College
Conway, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$19,680
Acceptance
46%
Enrollment
477
Champion Christian College
Hot Springs, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$10,870
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
128
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,906
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
835
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,960
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
492
Ecclesia College
Springdale, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$16,850
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
132
Harding University
Searcy, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$24,888
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,435
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$7,885
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
2,134
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$30,832
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
1,874
Lyon College
Batesville, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$31,000
Acceptance
66%
Enrollment
563
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,982
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,632
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$32,480
Acceptance
69%
Enrollment
1,693
Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$13,014
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
860
South Arkansas College
El Dorado, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,204
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
879
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$9,820
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
4,768
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,685
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
663
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$9,748
Acceptance
72%
Enrollment
31,980
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$8,455
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
7,109
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$8,868
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,279
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$9,019
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
2,094
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$6,906
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
4,176
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$10,118
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
9,332
University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$25,950
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
753
Biochemistry programs in Arkansas: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 25 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
25
Public / private
16 / 9
Universities / 2-year
19 / 6
Cities represented
22
In-state tuition range
$2,982–$32,480
Median in-state tuition
$9,019
Lowest published in-state tuition
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
$2,982
Most selective
Central Baptist College
46% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Arkansas
31,980 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Biochemistry program
- General, organic, and physical chemistry
- Cellular and molecular biology
- Protein structure, enzymes, and enzyme kinetics
- Metabolism and metabolic regulation
- Nucleic acids, genetics, and gene expression
- Lab techniques (protein purification, spectroscopy, chromatography, molecular cloning)
- Calculus, physics, and biostatistics
- Senior research thesis
Where a Biochemistry degree can lead
- Biochemists and biophysicists
- Biotech Research Associate
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- PhD Biochemist (academia or industry)
- Pre-medicine pathway → MD/DO
Typical pay: Informational only. BLS reports a 2024 median wage of $103,650 for biochemists and biophysicists; independent research roles in this occupation typically require a doctoral degree.
A Biochemistry major sits between biology and chemistry, covering the molecular basis of life: proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, metabolism, and the regulation of cellular processes. Programs require a full general and organic chemistry sequence, biology, physics, calculus, and often physical chemistry and molecular biology, paired with extensive laboratory work in techniques such as protein purification, enzyme kinetics, spectroscopy, and molecular cloning. The degree is most often a bachelor's, and many programs culminate in a senior research thesis.
Biochemistry graduates work in research labs, biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, and clinical and diagnostic settings, and the major is a common feeder into PhD programs and medical school. Independent research roles in this field typically require a graduate degree: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists a doctoral degree as the typical entry-level education for biochemists and biophysicists, and reports a 2024 median wage of $103,650 for that occupation, with projected employment growth of 5.8% from 2024 to 2034.
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