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Best Online Biology Programs in Hot Springs, AR (2026)
Hot Springs, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,748 to $22,519 per year for indexed programs. Hot Springs has a population of about 38,023. Median household income is $46,441 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $72,530 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Hot Springs
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Hot Springs, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hot Springs city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas biology page.
Biology Wages Near Hot Springs
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $72,530 |
| Biological Technician | $46,930 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | N/A |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | N/A |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Hot Springs at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,023 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $46,441 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Hot Springs-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Benton, AR – 27.8 mi away (35,775 pop)
- Bryant, AR – 32.9 mi away (20,005 pop)
- Little Rock, AR – 42.5 mi away (442,554 pop)
- North Little Rock, AR – 50.3 mi away (66,278 pop)
- Conway, AR – 52.0 mi away (72,360 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Hot Springs, AR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Hot Springs. The closest is Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR (24.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Arkansas (52.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles in Arkansas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Arkansas are: Medical Scientist ($72,530), Biological Technician ($46,930). Wages for Hot Springs workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Benton instead of Hot Springs?
Benton, AR is 27.8 miles from Hot Springs and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Hot Springs an affordable place to study biology?
Hot Springs’s median household income of $46,441 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hot Springs while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.