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 UAH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UAH was ranked #449 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 441 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 449 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama in Huntsville handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from UAH. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAH is $36,775. 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 UAH was $958 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $421 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,120 | $23,012 |
| Fees | $1,758 | $1,758 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,416 | $2,416 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,122 | $11,122 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,462 | $4,462 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from UAH. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 in Huntsville with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UAH 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 UAH Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from UAH in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 in Huntsville with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 5 |
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