by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UCF stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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UCF is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #370 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Central Florida awarded 852 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at UCF earn a median of $37,529 a year. This is lower than $55,077, the median for all majors at UCF.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCF, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,900 in student loans. This is higher than $21,620, the typical median for all majors at UCF.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCF were White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 86 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 262 |
| White | 330 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 45 |
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at UCF are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UCF were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of Central Florida.
The general biology program at UCF breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 456 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 432 |
UCF granted 456 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).
UCF conferred 432 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (31%).