by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UCF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Biotechnology Graduate Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biotech from UCF. This makes it the #42 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCF is $36,992. This is less than $47,017, which is the national median of all biotech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCF was $749 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 | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
Learn more about UCF tuition and fees.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from UCF in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UCF biotech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCF Online Learning page.
The biotech program at UCF awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 872 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 4 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 1 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.