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. We've also included details on how Alabama State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Alabama State was ranked #818 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #13 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 803 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 818 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alabama State University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from Alabama State. This makes it the #342 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 Alabama State is $30,174. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Alabama State, biology students borrow a median amount of $42,010 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 Alabama State is $437 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Alabama State was $694 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $347 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,328 | $16,656 |
| Fees | $2,920 | $2,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,690 | $7,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,392 | $3,392 |
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The biology program at Alabama State awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 95% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Alabama State biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Alabama State Online Learning page.
The biology program at Alabama State awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Alabama State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 1 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
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