by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UAB. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAB highly for genetics, placing at #33 out of 34 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Schools | 33 of 34 |
| Best Genetics Schools in Alabama | 2 of 2 |
| Best Genetics Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 6 |
The following degree levels are available for genetics at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in genetics.
UAB ranks competitively among schools offering genetics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 2 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
Learn more about UAB tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 29% of genetics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of genetics bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Roughly 62% 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UAB. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Genetics | 5 |