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, and more. In addition, we cover how UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with genetics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
The genetics program at UAB awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 357 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 82 |
| Biotechnology | 57 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 24 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 17 |
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