by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIU as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #497 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 497 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Florida | 11 of 36 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 66 of 304 |
The following degree levels are granted in biological & biomedical sciences at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,018 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at FIU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 1,025 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 49 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 40 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida International University handed out 1,018 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
FIU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,108 a year. This is below $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 74% of graduates 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 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 97 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 754 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 23 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 39 |
