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2023 Best General Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama

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Finding the Best General Biology Doctor's Degree School for You

With 232 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general biology is the #19 most popular major in Alabama.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best General Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama

The colleges and universities below are the best for biology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Alabama Schools for a Doctorate in General Biology

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for general biology students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Alabama. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.

Full General Biology at Auburn University Report

#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Out of the 4 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the # 2 spot on the list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

Full General Biology at The University of Alabama Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.

Full General Biology at University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

#4

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Tuskegee University is a great place for general biology students working on their doctor’s degree. Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Tuskegee.

Full General Biology at Tuskegee University Report

Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 426
Florida 341
Georgia 262
North Carolina 213
Tennessee 127
Kentucky 94
Louisiana 153
South Carolina 173
Mississippi 222
Arkansas 30
West Virginia 49

General Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 3,221
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 2,488
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2,290
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1,964
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 1,922

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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