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 Jacksonville State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Jacksonville State University was ranked #485 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 481 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 485 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jacksonville State University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in biology from Jacksonville State University. This makes it the #104 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Jacksonville State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,236 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Jacksonville State University was $686 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $343 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,290 | $20,580 |
| Fees | $2,136 | $2,136 |
| Books and Supplies | $998 | $998 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,894 | $8,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,506 | $2,506 |
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Of the 76 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Jacksonville State University, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in biology from Jacksonville State University. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% 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 Jacksonville State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Jacksonville State University.
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