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 FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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FIU was ranked #134 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 #6 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 896 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 906 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from FIU. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIU is $21,529. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 |
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Of the 896 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from FIU in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% 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, 79% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 711 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 19 |
FIU does not offer an online option for its biology 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of biology master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 67 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.