Biology Studies at University of Florida
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biology Studies, consider the program at University of Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Florida is in Gainesville, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 593 biology studies graduations were recorded at University of Florida.
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Studying Online at University of Florida
Distance learning is available at University of Florida. Among 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Biology Studies graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at University of Florida are 66% women (391) and 34% men (202).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida
Among the 593 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at University of Florida, 66% were women (391) and 34% were men (202).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 231 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 144 |
| Black / African American | 35 |
| Asian | 131 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 34 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Minority students account for 58% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at University of Florida work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.