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General Biology at Florida Atlantic University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Florida Atlantic University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 477 general biology degrees were granted at Florida Atlantic University.

Studying Online at Florida Atlantic University

Many students take online classes at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Florida Atlantic University

Use these rankings to compare Florida Atlantic University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 293
Best Value	Florida	#5 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#8 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#63 of 296
Best Value	Nationwide	#116 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#447 of 1,249

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 293
Best Value	Florida	#5 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#8 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#63 of 296
Best Value	Nationwide	#116 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#447 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Florida Atlantic University

Students who complete Florida Atlantic University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,242
2 years	$28,712
3 years	$34,355
4 years	$45,023
5 years	$55,718

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $45,023, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Florida Atlantic University comes in at $17,537.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Florida Atlantic University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Florida Atlantic University are 68% women (326) and 32% men (151).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Florida Atlantic University

Among the 402 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Florida Atlantic University, 70% were women (281) and 30% were men (121).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	121
Hispanic / Latino	136
Black / African American	83
Asian	32
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	18
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, above the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Florida Atlantic University

Of the 57 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 61% were women (35) and 39% were men (22).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	6
Asian	4
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 49% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, above the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Florida Atlantic University

Of the 10 doctoral general biology graduates at Florida Atlantic University, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 60% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, higher than the national average of 26%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Florida Atlantic University

The General Biology program at Florida Atlantic University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	433
General Biomedical Sciences	44

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Florida Atlantic University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.