by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
Jump to any of the following sections:
FAU is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #447 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Florida.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University awarded 402 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,023 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $17,537 in student loans. This is below $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Find out more about FAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are Hispanic or Latino. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 83 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 23 |
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at FAU were White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at FAU were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Florida Atlantic University.
The general biology program at FAU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 433 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 44 |
FAU awarded 433 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
FAU awarded 44 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (27%).