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. Also, learn how UCF ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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UCF was ranked #118 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 827 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 852 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in biology from UCF. This makes it the #36 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,710 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCF, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,890 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 UCF is $226 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCF paid an average of $749 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $212 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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The biology program at UCF awarded 827 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 103 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 288 |
| White | 298 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 43 |
Online degrees for the UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from UCF make a median salary of $36,371 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from UCF. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 29 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 4 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 1 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 1 |
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