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, and more. In addition, we cover how BSC ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at BSC was ranked #835 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #16 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 820 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 835 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Birmingham Southern College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at BSC paid an average of $896 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,500 | $21,500 |
| Fees | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,062 | $1,062 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,300 | $14,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,268 | $2,268 |
Learn more about BSC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from BSC. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Birmingham Southern College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BSC 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 BSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Birmingham Southern College.
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