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Biological Sciences in Alabama

Biological Sciences Schools in Alabama

1,243 students earned Biological Sciences degrees in Alabama in the 2022-2023 year.

A Biological Sciences major is the 42nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors in Alabama

Biological Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 101
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a biological sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological sciences majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 29.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 53.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Biological Sciences Grads in Alabama

16,820 people in the state and 1,213,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological sciences.

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Wages for Biological Sciences Jobs in Alabama

In this state, biological sciences grads earn an average of $67,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 9 colleges in Alabama that offer biological sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn. This public school has an average net price of $24,297.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. This public school has an average net price of $16,755.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,979. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,240. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,982. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. 87% of students get financical aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at Tuskegee. 85% of the teachers are full time. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,527.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending USA will pay a net price of $16,717.

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Biological Sciences Careers in AL

Some of the careers biological sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 13% $0
High School Teachers 3% $51,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
General Biomedical Sciences 128

View all majors related to Biological Sciences

View Nationwide Biological Sciences Report

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