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 SPC ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at SPC was ranked #761 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #23 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 748 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 761 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Petersburg College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SPC is $37,741. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SPC paid an average of $387 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $112 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,943 | $7,774 |
| Fees | $739 | $1,512 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Learn more about SPC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SPC. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Petersburg College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SPC 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 SPC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at St Petersburg College.
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