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2023 Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

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Finding the Best General Biology Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama

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

Top 10 Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the best school in Alabama for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Out of the 10 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 very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UAH is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Huntsville.

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#4

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Jacksonville State University is a great place for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Alabama is a great place for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Tuskegee.

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#7

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree general biology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery, Alabama State is a public college with a small student population.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#9

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University ranked #9 on this year’s Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a large student population.

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Alabama A & M University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. AAMU is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Normal.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Schools 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 10 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).

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