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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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FAU was ranked #131 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 491 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 486 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in biology from FAU. This makes it the #22 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,676 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,994 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at FAU is $148 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $203 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 491 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from FAU. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 95 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 151 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Online degrees for the FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from FAU make a median salary of $37,739 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
Of the 69 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from FAU in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.