by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UAB ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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UAB was ranked #108 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 71 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 248 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 239 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 114 students received their master’s degree in biology from UAB. This makes it the #8 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $28,127. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,911 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UAB is $309 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $368 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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Of the 248 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAB, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 18 |
UAB does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAB Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at UAB make a median salary of $26,408. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
Of the 152 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from UAB in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 87 |
| Biotechnology | 35 |
| Genetics | 27 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 24 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.