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2024 Best Biology Studies Schools in Alabama

17 Colleges in Alabama
1,400 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #6 in popularity, biology studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 17 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biology Studies Schools in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,400 degrees in biology studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biology Studies School

Best Biology Studies Schools in Alabama Your choice of biology studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Biology Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Biology Studies Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Master's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Biological Sciences

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Biology Studies Schools in Alabama list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Biology Studies in Alabama

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biological sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top Alabama Schools in Biological Sciences

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In AL
69 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Auburn University if you wish to pursue a degree in biology studies. Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 69 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AL
163 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in biology studies. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #260 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were about 163 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
280 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

The University of Alabama is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biology studies. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 280 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In AL
96 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in biology studies. Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #562 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UAH is a great university overall.

There were about 96 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AL
98 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

USA is a large public university located in the midsize city of Mobile. A Best Colleges rank of #825 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 98 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in biology studies from University of South Alabama

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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In AL
62 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the distant town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 26th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 62 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Tuskegee in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In AL
82 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 18th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 82 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville State University in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In AL
42 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, Alabama State is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 37th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 42 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Alabama State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In AL

BSC is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Birmingham. This college ranks 21st out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 24 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at BSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In AL
50 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Florence, UNA is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1179 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 50 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UNA in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in biology studies from University of North Alabama

Best Biology Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Biology Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 4,742
North Carolina 710 3,521
Georgia 690 3,359
Virginia 630 3,065
Tennessee 624 1,452
South Carolina 530 1,751
Kentucky 518 984
Mississippi 501 1,128
Louisiana 489 1,496
Arkansas 466 881
West Virginia 410 510

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