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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Florida

1,728 Biological & Biomedical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Florida

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,269
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 282
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 282
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 282
Post-Master’s Certificate 177
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 177

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 43.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 117,190 people employed in jobs related to a biological and biomedical sciences degree, compared to 2,967,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a biological and biomedical sciences grad in the state is $80,990, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
552 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

University of Miami

Coral Gables
256 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, U Miami grads earn an average salary of $54,383.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida. This private school has an average net price of $25,833.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. This public school has an average net price of $10,735. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,946. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,401 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in FL

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Statisticians 52% $80,610
Software Applications Developers 40% $92,620
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Biochemists and Biophysicists 32% $72,250
Medical Scientists 28% $77,420
Epidemiologists 25% $34,280
Exercise Physiologists 22% $50,270
Biological Science Professors 21% $82,030
Life Scientists 20% $86,210
Computer Workers 19% $76,500
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
Microbiologists 19% $62,800
High School Teachers 14% $52,120
Biological Scientists 13% $75,010
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $95,990
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 10% $43,880

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Engineering 2,629
Computer & Information Sciences 1,828
Architecture/Urban Planning 505
Agriculture 472
Physical Sciences 469
Mathematics & Statistics 392
Engineering Technologies 358
Natural Resources & Conservation 253

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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