Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Florida Atlantic University
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Florida Atlantic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Atlantic University is in Boca Raton, FL.
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Online Class Availability at Florida Atlantic University
Distance learning is available at Florida Atlantic University. Among 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Use these rankings to compare Florida Atlantic University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 301 |
| Best Value | Florida | #6 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #8 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 304 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #482 of 1,326 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 301 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 304 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #482 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Those who finish Florida Atlantic University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,302 |
| 2 years | $30,520 |
| 3 years | $37,688 |
| 4 years | $51,532 |
| 5 years | $55,718 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Florida Atlantic University take home a median $51,532, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Florida Atlantic University comes in at $17,537.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Florida Atlantic University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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