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Biology at University of Alabama

University of Alabama graduates about 257 biology majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 225th of 692 schools we score for biology, a strong program at 65 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 111 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 88% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $58,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major. Research spending in the field runs about $14 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

65/100Strong#225 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year2574% of the class
Courses in the catalog111more than 88% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$58,0001.04× the same major nationally
Research in the field$14Ma year, NSF
Admit rate71%whole school
SAT middle 50%1130–1410whole school

Around University of Alabama

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Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Math and Science Building, Science and Engineering Complex, Northeast Medical Building, Environmental Health and Safety.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 74 · Dorm 66 · Athletics 9 · Student housing 6 · Chapel 6 · Dining 5.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Muhlenberg College 66
  2. Hope College 66
  3. American University 66
  4. Centre College 66
  5. University of Hawaii at Manoa 65
  6. California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo 65
  7. Sacred Heart University 65
  8. Rochester Institute of Technology 65

Other strong majors at University of Alabama

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Alabama with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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