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2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama

17 Colleges
$26,095 Avg Salary
$25,822 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences School for You

Biological & Biomedical Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Alabama. With 2,662 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama

The following schools top our list of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges.

Top 10 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for biological and biomedical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Auburn take out an average of $22,943 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $551, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Alabama. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama list. UNA is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Florence.

The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at UNA take out is $25,813.

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#3

Birmingham Southern College

Birmingham, AL

The excellent programs at Birmingham Southern College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and biomedical sciences schools in Alabama. BSC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from BSC carry an average student debtload of $26,000.

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#4

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama list. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at UA take out is $23,296. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $479.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Athens State University is a great place for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Athens State University carry an average student debtload of $28,237.

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University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #6 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama list. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at UAH take out an average of $24,934 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #7, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at UAB accumulate an average of around $21,756 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $341, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of South Alabama landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a large student population.

On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from USA take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $299, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

With a ranking of #9, Jacksonville State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Jacksonville State University take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Tuskegee.

After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Tuskegee carry an average student debtload of $30,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $534.

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Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,375
West Virginia 782
Florida 9,666
Virginia 5,024
Arkansas 1,033
Mississippi 1,746
South Carolina 2,790
Louisiana 2,210
Kentucky 1,553
Georgia 4,996
Tennessee 2,478

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 107,165
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 4,566
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 4,420
Biotechnology 3,911
Zoology 2,984
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2,957
Genetics 1,543
Pharmacology & Toxicology 1,042
Botany/Plant Biology 691
Molecular Medicine 83

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Engineering 198,468
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelly White.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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