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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Florida

10,218 students earned Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Florida

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,938
Master’s Degree 1,269
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 552
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 552
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 552
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 282
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 282
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 282
Post-Master’s Certificate 177
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 177

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.0%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Florida

There are 117,190 people in the state and 2,967,610 people in the nation working in biological and biomedical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Florida

Biological & Biomedical Sciences grads earn an average of $80,990 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,693 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 92% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,307 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
1,609 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $51,324 after graduation.

1,016 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

939 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $43,759 after graduation.

656 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables
602 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,383 a year. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

565 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

#8

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
507 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,833. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,703 a year.

236 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, UT grads earn an average salary of $43,360.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 45% of the teachers are full time.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in FL

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Statisticians 52% $80,610
Software Applications Developers 40% $92,620
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Biochemists and Biophysicists 32% $72,250
Medical Scientists 28% $77,420
Epidemiologists 25% $34,280
Exercise Physiologists 22% $50,270
Biological Science Professors 21% $82,030
Life Scientists 20% $86,210
Computer Workers 19% $76,500
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
Microbiologists 19% $62,800
High School Teachers 14% $52,120
Biological Scientists 13% $75,010
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $95,990
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 10% $43,880

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Engineering 9,040
Computer & Information Sciences 9,003
Engineering Technologies 1,539
Physical Sciences 1,506
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,320
Agriculture 1,234
Mathematics & Statistics 1,161
Communications Technology/Support 959

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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