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General Biology at Alabama State University

General Biology at Alabama State University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Alabama State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Alabama State University sits in Montgomery, AL.

During the most recent reporting year, 54 general biology graduations were recorded at Alabama State University.

Online Class Availability at Alabama State University

Many students take online classes at Alabama State University. Of 4,081 students, 548 (13%) studied exclusively online and 3,080 (75%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Alabama State University

Use these rankings to compare Alabama State University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Alabama #4 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #18 of 19
Best Value Southeast (Region) #120 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #274 of 296
Best Value Nationwide #576 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1210 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Alabama State University

Graduates of Alabama State University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Alabama State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,957
2 years $16,992
3 years $30,003
4 years $33,460
5 years $46,828

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Alabama State University report median earnings of $33,460, compared with $42,392 for all Alabama State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Alabama State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Alabama State University comes in at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Alabama State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Alabama State University are 80% women (43) and 20% men (11).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Alabama State University

Of the 51 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Alabama State University, 78% were women (40) and 22% were men (11).

Alabama State University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Alabama State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Black / African American 49
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Alabama State University

Minority students account for 98% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Alabama State University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Alabama State University

Of the 3 master’s general biology graduates at Alabama State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

Alabama State University gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Alabama State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Black / African American 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Alabama State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Alabama State University, above the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Alabama State University

This General Biology program at Alabama State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 54

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Alabama State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

References

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