2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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 Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best value experiences for biological and biomedical sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Athens State University the best value school in Alabama for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public college with a small student population.
Athens State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,060 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Athens State University carry an average student debtload of $28,237.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Athens State University also did well on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent programs at University of North Alabama helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and biomedical sciences schools in Alabama. UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Florence.
UNA undergraduate students pay an average of $10,620 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at UNA take out is $25,813.
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Out of the 17 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.
Auburn undergraduate students pay an average of $11,826 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.
Auburn also made our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama list, coming in at #2.
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The excellent programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and biomedical sciences schools in Alabama. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UAB are $8,568 per year. 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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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Alabama is a great value for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a large student population.
USA undergraduate students pay an average of $8,756 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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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The University of Alabama came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama ranking. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA are $11,620 per year. 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.
UA not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama list.
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With a ranking of #7, Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, AUM is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at AUM are $8,860 per year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at AUM take out is $29,250.
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With a ranking of #8, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Huntsville.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UAH are $11,488 per year. 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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Jacksonville State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Jacksonville State University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,120 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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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Alabama State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery, Alabama State is a public school with a small student population.
Alabama State undergraduate students pay an average of $11,068 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Alabama State take out is $31,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $266, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Request InformationBest Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,375 |
| West Virginia | 782 |
| Mississippi | 1,746 |
| South Carolina | 2,790 |
| Florida | 9,666 |
| Virginia | 5,024 |
| Arkansas | 1,033 |
| Kentucky | 1,553 |
| Georgia | 4,996 |
| Tennessee | 2,478 |
| Louisiana | 2,210 |
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Related Majors for Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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.