by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UWF ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #564 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #16 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 134 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 564 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 565 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in biology from UWF. This makes it the #104 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWF is $28,237. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UWF was $641 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,735 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,432 | $12,432 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,024 | $3,024 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UWF. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UWF 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 UWF Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 biology majors earned their master's degree from UWF. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of West Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 37 |
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