by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAB. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAB among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #509 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 509 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Alabama | 5 of 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 74 of 294 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 292 |
| Master’s | 133 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 292 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UAB is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 5 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 469 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,480 a year. This is below $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
To complete a bachelor’s at UAB, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
Find out more about UAB tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB are White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 28 |
UAB awarded 165 bachelor’s completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
UAB awarded 127 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
Graduate study is also available at UAB. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 133 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
