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 UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with genetics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Genetics Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
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.
Of the 21 genetics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAB, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UAB does not offer an online option for its genetics 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 409 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 87 |
| Biotechnology | 35 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 24 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.