General Biology at University of South Alabama
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of South Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Alabama is in Mobile, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 189 general biology graduations were recorded at University of South Alabama.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Alabama
Many students take online classes at University of South Alabama. Among 14,003 students, 3,884 (28%) studied exclusively online and 4,771 (34%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at University of South Alabama
Use these rankings to compare University of South Alabama’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #127 of 293 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #218 of 296 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #557 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1081 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of South Alabama
Graduates of University of South Alabama’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,634 |
| 2 years | $22,896 |
| 3 years | $27,496 |
| 4 years | $38,811 |
| 5 years | $59,484 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of South Alabama take home a median $38,811, compared with $79,052 for all University of South Alabama graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from University of South Alabama comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of South Alabama, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of South Alabama are 78% women (148) and 22% men (41).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of South Alabama
Of the 174 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of South Alabama, 80% were women (140) and 20% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 106 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 25 |
| Asian | 15 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 32% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama, below the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at University of South Alabama
Of the 15 master’s general biology graduates at University of South Alabama, 53% were women (8) and 47% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama, lower than 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 University of South Alabama
The General Biology program at University of South Alabama offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 108 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 81 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at University of South Alabama work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
- 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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