# University of Alabama in Huntsville: Biology (bachelor's)

Huntsville, AL. IPEDS 100706, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alabama-in-huntsville/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,775
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,992 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AL: 10 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (13 colleges, $48,523): -$2,531
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,004

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,992 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,192 | $71,407 | 4.9 years |
| 30-48k | $16,532 | $72,906 | 5.0 years |
| 48-75k | $18,210 | $80,306 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,777 | $91,627 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,501 | $94,819 | 6.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $83,053 | $23,750 | $24,323 | 82% |
| The University of Alabama | $59,637 | $24,412 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Athens State University | $56,511 | $21,187 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $55,174 | $25,000 | $18,749 | 64% |
| University of South Alabama | $54,090 | $27,000 | $17,648 | 53% |
| University of North Alabama | $52,979 | $21,250 | $12,170 | 55% |
| Jacksonville State University | $48,523 | $22,000 | $14,279 | 55% |
| Troy University | $46,934 | $24,945 | $16,527 | 50% |
| Alabama State University | $46,370 | $31,000 | $20,435 | 30% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $45,992 | $25,000 | $18,796 | 64% |
| Alabama A & M University | $44,145 | $28,271 | $17,621 | 24% |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $42,965 | $31,000 | $13,224 | 33% |
| Tuskegee University | $40,867 | $30,750 | $35,013 | 55% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $50,330 Huntsville, AL, $49,220 AL, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $64,220 Huntsville, AL, $61,990 AL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $130,780 Huntsville, AL, $133,470 AL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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