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General Biology Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 6,453 students earned their Biology degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, General Biology is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Florida

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,110
Master’s Degree 256
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.0%
  • White: 37.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Florida

54,930 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Florida

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $82,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,339 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,307 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. In their early career, UCF grads earn an average salary of $43,759. A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $8,618.

#4

University of Florida

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

This public school has an average net price of $5,135. In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,061 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,946.

#7

Nova Southeastern University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

A typical student attending UNF will pay a net price of $8,865. In their early career, UNF grads earn an average salary of $42,012. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,089.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at FGCU. Graduates earn an average $41,109 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

General Biology Careers in FL

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Medical Scientists 28% $77,420
Biological Science Professors 21% $82,030
Life Scientists 20% $86,210
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
High School Teachers 14% $52,120
Biological Scientists 13% $75,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 813
Other Biological Sciences 654
Ecology & Systematics Biology 512
Microbiology Science & Immunology 450
Biochemistry & Biophysics 293
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 172
Zoology 118
Biotechnology 74

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