by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in biotech from UAB. This makes it the #4 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $368 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
Learn more about UAB tuition and fees.
UAB does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAB Online Learning page.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in biotech from UAB in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 409 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 87 |
| Genetics | 27 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 24 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.