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, and more. In addition, we cover how FAU ranks in comparison to other schools with biological science programs.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is an increase of 61% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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.
Of the 71 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological science from FAU in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the FAU biological science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 311 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 41 |
| Data Science | 11 |
| Marine Science | 9 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.