by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how FAMU stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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FAMU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #1,019 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #26 in Florida.
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University handed out 99 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at FAMU earn a median of $42,723 a year. This is lower than $50,269, the median for all majors at FAMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAMU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $28,125 in student loans. This is above $26,816, the typical median for all majors at FAMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,152 | $14,524 |
| Fees | $2,633 | $3,201 |
Learn more about FAMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at FAMU are Black or African American. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 86 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Every one of the 6 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from FAMU identified as women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at FAMU were Black or African American. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
This general biology program at FAMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 105 |
FAMU awarded 105 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (87%).