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. In addition, we cover how U Miami ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at U Miami was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Miami handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in biology from U Miami. This makes it the #41 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #113 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U Miami go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,571 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U Miami, biology students borrow a median amount of $69,873 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 U Miami is $712 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at U Miami paid an average of $2,421 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,104 | $58,104 |
| Fees | $1,822 | $1,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,580 | $21,580 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,606 | $5,606 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from U Miami. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Miami with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the U Miami 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 U Miami Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at U Miami make a median salary of $23,382. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 biology majors earned their master's degree from U Miami. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Miami with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Miami.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 172 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 88 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 58 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 56 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.