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General Biology Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 1,940 students earned their Biology degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Alabama

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,708
Master’s Degree 203
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 24.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Alabama

17,000 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $90,300, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

357 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. A typical student attending UAB will pay a net price of $16,530. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

355 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,695 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,485 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,917.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending USA will pay a net price of $16,826. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

In their early career, AAMU grads earn an average salary of $28,704. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,208. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UAH. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 54% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,760 after earning their degree at this institution.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,081 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,523. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,093 after earning their degree at this institution.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,699. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General Biology Careers in AL

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 13% $0
Life Scientists 11% $101,670
Medical Scientists 11% $56,950
Biological Scientists 5% $65,970
High School Teachers 3% $51,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 306
Microbiology Science & Immunology 101
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 101
Biotechnology 62
Ecology & Systematics Biology 58
Biochemistry & Biophysics 30
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 29
Genetics 17

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