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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USA ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #475 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 471 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 475 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from USA. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,950 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USA, biology students borrow a median amount of $29,608 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at USA is $285 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USA was $748 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $374 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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Of the 151 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USA, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in biology from USA. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 4 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.