by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Auburn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Auburn came in at #38. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 315 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 304 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in biology from Auburn. This makes it the #48 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #18 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 Auburn is $22,132. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, biology students borrow a median amount of $70,614 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 Auburn is $678 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Auburn was $1,338 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $446 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 315 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Auburn. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 253 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the Auburn 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 Auburn Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Auburn make a median salary of $66,864 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from Auburn. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 251 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 41 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 23 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 11 |
| Genetics | 3 |
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