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. Also, learn how UAB ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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UAB was ranked #112 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 239 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 202 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 114 students received their master’s degree in biology from UAB. This makes it the #8 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,827 a year. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's biology program at UAB make a median salary of $14,222. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $36,880.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UAB is $309 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Of the 239 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UAB, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 17 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UAB. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 82 |
| Biotechnology | 57 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 24 |
| Genetics | 17 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 17 |
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