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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how AAMU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at AAMU was ranked #774 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 186 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 735 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 774 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alabama A & M University handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from AAMU. This makes it the #311 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at AAMU is $29,098. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at AAMU is $227 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at AAMU paid an average of $574 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $287 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,610 | $17,220 |
| Fees | $1,414 | $1,414 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,192 | $2,192 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,402 | $11,402 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,864 | $3,864 |
Learn more about AAMU tuition and fees.
The biology program at AAMU awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 93% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama A & M University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
AAMU 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 AAMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 biology majors earned their master's degree from AAMU. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama A & M University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Alabama A & M University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.