by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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FIU is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #556 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 10 |
| Best Value General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 10 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 10 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Florida | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 11 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 11 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 11 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Florida | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida International University awarded 936 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FIU report a median salary of $40,108 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is lower than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 75% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 93 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 701 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at FIU are White. Roughly 42% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at FIU are White. About 42% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Florida International University.
This general biology program at FIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 983 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 42 |
FIU granted 983 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (72%).
FIU conferred 42 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).