by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of South Alabama. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of South Alabama highly for general biology, placing at #1,060 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,060 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Alabama | 12 of 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 203 of 294 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at University of South Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 174 |
| Master’s | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Alabama awarded 174 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of South Alabama holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 12 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 198 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 889 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at University of South Alabama go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,811 a year. This is lower than $79,052, the median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Alabama, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,513, the typical median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,256 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
Learn more about University of South Alabama tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 20% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Alabama are White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 19 |
University of South Alabama awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
University of South Alabama awarded 75 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of South Alabama. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 15 |
