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. We've also included details on how UAH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UAH was ranked #343 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama in Huntsville handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from UAH. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,909 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAH, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UAH. About 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama in Huntsville with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UAH in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 in Huntsville with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 1 |
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