Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Alabama at Birmingham
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is in Birmingham, AL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Online coursework is an option at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Of 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) studied exclusively online and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #12 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 304 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #147 of 301 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #558 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #622 of 1,303 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #12 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 304 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #147 of 301 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #558 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #622 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Those who finish University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,024 |
| 2 years | $27,222 |
| 3 years | $34,116 |
| 4 years | $40,480 |
| 5 years | $55,561 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a median of $40,480, compared with $72,945 for all University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at $22,725.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at University of Alabama at Birmingham go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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