by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at AAMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #16 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, AAMU as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #1,208 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,208 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Alabama | 16 of 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 265 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at AAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Master’s | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Alabama A & M University handed out 83 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
AAMU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from AAMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,711 a year. This is below $49,036, the median for all majors at AAMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at AAMU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $28,271 in student loans. This is below $31,896, the typical median for all majors at AAMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,610 | $17,220 |
| Fees | $1,414 | $1,414 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at AAMU are Black or African American. Roughly 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama A & M University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 77 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
AAMU conferred 83 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (93%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at AAMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 9 |
