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. We've also included details on how Florida State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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Florida State is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #66 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 347 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 328 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in biology from Florida State. This makes it the #67 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,140 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Florida State, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,224 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Florida State is $198 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Florida State paid an average of $724 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $218 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
Learn more about Florida State tuition and fees.
Of the 347 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Florida State in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Florida State 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 Florida State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students earned a master's degree in biology from Florida State. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 207 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 103 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 48 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.