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 University of West Alabama ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at University of West Alabama was ranked #827 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 812 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 827 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of West Alabama handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of West Alabama go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,019 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of West Alabama paid an average of $650 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $325 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,100 | $18,200 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $1,890 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,206 | $1,206 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,166 | $8,166 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
Learn more about University of West Alabama tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the University of West Alabama 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 University of West Alabama Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of West Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 23 |
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