by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NUS Florida ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NUS Florida was ranked #441 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 157 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 427 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 441 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nova Southeastern University handed out 256 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 233 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in biology from NUS Florida. This makes it the #24 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NUS Florida go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,110 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at NUS Florida is $461 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at NUS Florida paid an average of $1,196 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,880 | $35,880 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,128 | $2,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,950 | $15,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,518 | $4,518 |
Learn more about NUS Florida tuition and fees.
Of the 256 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from NUS Florida in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 88 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the NUS Florida biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NUS Florida Online Learning page.
Of the 72 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from NUS Florida in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Nova Southeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 79 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 45 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 25 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.