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. In addition, we cover how MDC ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at MDC was ranked #839 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #26 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 823 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 839 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Miami Dade College handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at MDC is $34,568. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MDC paid an average of $403 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $118 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,987 | $7,947 |
| Fees | $851 | $1,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about MDC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from MDC. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the MDC 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 MDC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Miami Dade College.