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. In addition, we cover how UNA ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNA was ranked #808 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 793 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 808 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Alabama handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,593 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNA was $680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $340 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,200 | $20,400 |
| Fees | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,900 | $7,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Alabama with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNA 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 UNA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of North Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
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