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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 990 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 969 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from FIU. This makes it the #376 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #137 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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Of the 990 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from FIU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 778 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 19 |
FIU does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from FIU. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Florida International University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 961 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 67 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 961 |
| Engineering Technologies | 240 |
| Physical Sciences | 185 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 160 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 56 |
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