General Biology at Florida Gulf Coast University
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Florida Gulf Coast University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida Gulf Coast University is in Fort Myers, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 127 general biology degrees were granted at Florida Gulf Coast University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Gulf Coast University
Distance learning is available at Florida Gulf Coast University. Of 16,612 students, 2,496 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,653 (52%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Florida Gulf Coast University
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Gulf Coast University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #12 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #16 of 34 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 293 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 296 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #217 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #692 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University
Students who complete Florida Gulf Coast University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,244 |
| 2 years | $27,048 |
| 3 years | $31,420 |
| 4 years | $37,681 |
| 5 years | $50,861 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University report median earnings of $37,681, compared with $55,050 for all Florida Gulf Coast University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University stands at $23,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at Florida Gulf Coast University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Florida Gulf Coast University are 65% women (83) and 35% men (44).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Florida Gulf Coast University
Among the 127 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Florida Gulf Coast University, 65% were women (83) and 35% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 67 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 38 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Gulf Coast University, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Florida Gulf Coast University
The General Biology program at Florida Gulf Coast University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 127 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Florida Gulf Coast University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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