Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Indian River State College
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Indian River State College is located in Fort Pierce, FL.
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Online Class Availability at Indian River State College
Many students take online classes at Indian River State College. Of 15,429 students, 4,833 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,035 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Indian River State College
Use these rankings to compare Indian River State College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #3 of 36 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 301 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #19 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #128 of 304 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #850 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Indian River State College
Those who finish Indian River State College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,383 |
| 2 years | $41,193 |
| 3 years | $36,838 |
| 4 years | $34,541 |
| 5 years | $49,242 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Indian River State College take home a median $34,541, compared with $37,797 for all Indian River State College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Indian River State College comes in at $10,400.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Indian River State College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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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