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General Biology at University of Alabama at Birmingham

248 Bachelor's Degrees
114 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
General Biology is one of the majors in the biological & biomedical sciences program at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Here, 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. Also, learn how UAB ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.

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General Biology Degrees Available at UAB

UAB Biology Rankings

UAB was ranked #108 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.

Ranking Type Rank
Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools 49
Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools 71
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 103
Best General Biology Schools 108

Popularity of Biology at UAB

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 248 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 239 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 114 students received their master’s degree in biology from UAB. This makes it the #8 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Biology Graduates from UAB Make?

$28,127 Bachelor's Median Salary
$26,408 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $28,127. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.

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How Much Student Debt Do Biology Graduates from UAB Have?

$27,911 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,911 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UAB is $309 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biology from UAB Cost?

$8,832 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$27,062 Average Student Debt

UAB Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAB was $911 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

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 General Biology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 248 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAB, about 31% were men and 69% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 48
Black or African American 30
Hispanic or Latino 16
White 133
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 18

Does UAB Offer an Online BS in Biology?

Online degrees for the UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.

Salary of Biology Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's biology program at UAB make a median salary of $26,408. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.

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UAB General Biology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 152 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from UAB in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.

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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 biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 17
Black or African American 40
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 73
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 7

Biology Student Diversity at UAB

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 87
Biotechnology 35
Genetics 27
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 24
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 10

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