by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with biological science programs.
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FIU was ranked #14 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological science 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 #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 735 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 533 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FIU was $619 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. 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 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
Learn more about FIU tuition and fees.
Of the 735 biological science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from FIU, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of grads 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 biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 574 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 16 |
FIU does not offer an online option for its biological science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 499 |
| International Studies | 83 |
| Sustainability Science | 68 |
| Computational Science | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.