Alabama · Biology

Best institutions to study Biology in Alabama

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

Institutions
24
offering CIP 26.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,905
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$30,174
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
14
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,604
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Biological Technicians
$48,940
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Athens State University
Athens Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,90720$21,187
2University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,7758964%$25,000
3Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,2369055%$22,000
4Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,3852933%$31,000
5University of North Alabama
Florence Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,5935255%$21,250
6Alabama State University
Montgomery Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,1746630%$31,000
7Troy University
Troy Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,0574650%$24,945
8University of West Alabama
Livingston Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,0191235%$27,750
9The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,84825073%$24,412
10Alabama A & M University
Normal Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,0986924%$28,271

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
270
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$48,940
median $49,220
Best-paying metro
$48,480
Huntsville, AL

Related careers

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$91,440 avg · 1,160 jobs
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$90,010 avg · 340 jobs
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$48,940 avg · 270 jobs
Forensic Science Technicians
$63,470 avg · 160 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biology programs in Alabama.

Which Biology program in Alabama has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Athens State University tops the list at $36,907. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Alabama?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Alabama is $48,940 (median $49,220), across about 270 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Biology program?+

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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