by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UAB compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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UAB is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #468 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 292 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,480 a year. This is below $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
To complete a bachelor’s at UAB, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB are White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 28 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UAB are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
The general biology program at UAB breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 289 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 144 |
UAB conferred 289 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
UAB awarded 144 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).