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 UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 256 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 257 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in biology from UA. This makes it the #86 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #89 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 UA is $25,063. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,412 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UA is $534 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 256 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UA. About 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UA in 2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 25 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 21 |
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