Biotechnology at University of Alabama in Huntsville
If you plan to study Biotechnology, consider the program at University of Alabama in Huntsville. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is located in Huntsville, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 3 biotechnology degrees were awarded at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Online coursework is an option at University of Alabama in Huntsville. Of 8,564 students, 924 (11%) studied exclusively online and 4,322 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Biotechnology Rankings at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Biotechnology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biotechnology graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biotechnology graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville are 67% women (2) and 33% men (1).
Biotechnology Doctoral Program at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Among the 3 doctoral biotechnology graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology doctoral degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Biotechnology doctoral degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville, above the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at University of Alabama in Huntsville
The Biotechnology program at University of Alabama in Huntsville includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Those who complete Biotechnology program at University of Alabama in Huntsville pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Biotechnology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.